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Alcohol and Drug Counseling

The practice of alcohol and drug counseling is based on the following knowledge:

  1. Pharmacology and psychopharmacology of alcohol and drugs (both drugs of abuse and drugs used in the treatment of addictions) including: pharmacokinetics; pharmacodynamics; and the effects of these drugs on violence and aggression, learning and memory, sensation and perception, sleep, sexual behavior, human growth and development, and psychiatric conditions.
  2. Addiction processes including: models and theories of addiction; social and cultural context of addiction; biological, psychological and social effects of addiction; and differentiation of addiction from other medical and psychological conditions.
  3. Various treatment models and methods including: models of treatment, relapse prevention, and continuing care; impact of treatment on problems associated with addiction; the importance of community, social, family and self-help systems.
  4. Practical application including: use of interdisciplinary approaches and teams in treatment; assessment and diagnostic criteria; appropriate use of treatment modalities; adapting treatment strategies to a client's individual characteristics and needs; and the use of other resources in securing the best available services for the client.
  5. Professional standards of practice including: recognizing the needs of diverse populations relating to issues of ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation and HIV/AIDS; adherence to ethical and professional standards of conduct; commitment to continuing education and clinical supervision; awareness of policies and procedures for clients and staff safety; an understanding of etiology, treatment and prevention; and the clinical application of current research in alcohol and drug treatment.

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