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Apr 25, 2024
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2017-2018 Augusta University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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COUN 6840 - Introduction to Addictions Counseling
This course is specifically designed to function as a specialty course in the graduate counselor training program. The course experience provides an overview of the strategies, methods, and knowledge necessary for the effective identification and treatment of a broad range of addictive behaviors. The course will examine the biological, psychological, sociological, and behavioral components of addiction. As such, the course will focus on such issues as drug effects, assessment and diagnosis, counseling interventions, effects on family functioning and family interventions, relapse prevention, change maintenance strategies, primary prevention programming, and the related research.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
Repeat Status: No
Major Restrictions: Counselor Education-EDS, Counselor Education Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
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