CMH 670 Addiction Counseling

2 credit hours

This course is designed to provide students with foundational knowledge related to addiction and addiction treatment. Overviews the stages, processes, effects, and psychological dynamics of addiction and substance abuse. Examines theories of addiction. Introduces basic psychopharmacological principles of addiction and overviews major classes of psychoactive drugs of abuse/addiction. Explores assessment, prevention, intervention, and treatment in addictions. Examines the complexities of co-occurring disorders.

Prerequisite:

CMH 620 Foundations Of Clinical Mental Health Counseling , CMH 623 Psychology Over The Lifespan , CMH 626 Relationship-Building In Counseling , CMH 629 Counseling Theories And Procedures , CMH 638 Counseling Diverse Populations , CMH 647 Psychopathology And Resilience , and CMH 651 Diagnosis For Counselors , or permission of program director.