COU 574 - PSYCHOPH & BEH/PRO ADDICT

Institution:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Counseling And Human Services

Description:

This course will provide an overview of commonly prescribed medications for psychological disorders with an emphasis on current research and drugs used for those with a diagnosis of addictions or addictions with co-occurring illnesses. Readings and lecture will address how the medications work their uses, and side effects. This interactive seminar offers the opportunity to enhance the students' and clinician's knowledge of their client's medications which will contribute to the success of each client's assessment and treatment. This course will also provide an overview of the history, theory, and current research perspectives in the etiology, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of behavioral/process addictions. Specific attention will be paid to examining the similarities and differences between chemical/substance addictions and behavioral/process addictions. As this course is intended to add to the preparation of the counselor-in-training for clinical work in a variety of settings, extensive experiential practice in both assessment and intervention will be included. Respective treatment options for the dually diagnosed and ethical consideration for addiction counselors as set fo1ih by the ACA, DDAP, and NAADAC.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.kutztown.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 683-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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