COUN 535 - Addictions Counseling (3)

Prerequisites: COUN 500, COUN 511. Etiology and treatment of addictive behaviors, (e.g., substance abuse, gambling). Biological, psychological and systemic factors. Current approaches to assessment, intervention, prevention programs and relapse prevention, including Motivational Interviewing. Role of co-occurring disorders. Use of community resources in helping client and client’s family.