Principles of Addiction Treatment (21 hrs)

Along with Addiction Counseling Skills and Case Conceptualization and Documentation (aka Client Record Management), Principles of Addiction Treatment is considered to be part of the “Core Curriculum” and basic to the foundational training of an addiction counselor. This class presents the models of addiction, defines and outlines various types of addiction treatment, presents the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) principles of effective treatment and reviews the use of evidence-based treatment approaches. The competencies required of an addiction counselor and scope of practice will be reviewed along with applicable rules and professional readiness.

Provided through Denver Cares