CED 6833: Addictions: Theory and Clinical Assessment

This course takes a comprehensive look at impulse control disorders, covering the most recent issues in the areas of epidemiology, etiology. and substance abuse policy. This course looks at substance abuse from a systems perspective, introducing students to the environmental context of the client in order to promote cultural competence and an awareness of the familial, sociopolitical, and economic aspects of addictions. The course includes clinical knowledge that is necessary to facilitate an initial intake and diagnostic orientation for the clients in the counseling process. Students will learn the diagnostic skills necessary to administer a comprehensive and thorough evaluation for the purpose of determining effective treatment plans for clients who are suffering from diverse addictive and compulsive disorders. An emphasis will be placed on integrating and analyzing current research in the field of addictions and its direct applications to mental health and marriage and family therapy from a Christian worldview.

Note: Please reference the syllabus for your specific section to ensure you're completing the correct readings. The readings listed here represent a comprehensive list from all current sections of this course, and may not match each section exactly.