CD 233 - Seminar II: Chemical Dependence, Addiction Theory and Professional Ethics

Institution:

Dawson Community College

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Description:

This course examines the theories and empirical evidence behind the accepted theories of chemical addiction and dependence. The disease model will be studied to identify its strengths and weaknesses. Alternative perspectives will be covered in order to glean their strengths and weaknesses. Students will debate the pros and cons of all perspectives and will summarize their personal positions re: dependence and addiction theories in a major paper. The impact of these causative beliefs in directing diagnosis and treatment will be raised. Thirty contact hours will be devoted to these issues. An additional 15 hours will be devoted to the study of the Codes of Ethics for Chemical Dependency, Counseling, Psychology and the Medical profession. Students will critique the existing code for CD counselors and offer possible suggestions for future modifications, if any can be identified. How these codes influence our professional conduct and the consequences of unethical behavior will be discussed.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dawson.edu

Phone Number:

(406) 377-3396

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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