RCP/L 601: Advances in Addiction Treatment

Addiction Treatment Advances: This advanced course provides students with an opportunity to enhance their understanding of theoretical models of addiction and recovery, best practices in the provision of substance abuse treatment, current controversies in the field related to service delivery methodologies, and current and emerging treatment modalities. Students will gain an understanding of the recovery-oriented system of care and how prevention, early intervention, and treatment are situated within this continuum. Students will apply ethical and decision-making models, screen and assess client presentations, and make appropriate treatment recommendations using evidence-based strategies. Topics will include etiology, neurobiology, and pharmacology of addiction, evidenced-based treatment interventions, cultural and ethical considerations, behavioral interventions, group and family treatment, pharmacological interventions, and emerging treatments.