COUN 425 - Addictions Counseling

Institution:

Northeastern Illinois University

Subject:

Counselor Education

Description:

This course focuses primarily on the work of counselors who deal with psychoactive substance use, abuse and dependence among clients. The course is presented in thre modules: 1) a contextual understanding of substance addiction including the pharmacological, socioeconomic and psychological aspects of addiction; 2) screening, assessment, treatment planning, referral and counseling, interventions; and 3) specialty addiction areas such as gambling, sexual, food, and relationship addictions. An overview of current best practices in counseling is presented such as motivational interviewing and cognitive/ behavioral approaches.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.neiu.edu/

Phone Number:

(773) 583-4050

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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