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Alcohol and Drug Counseling
Up / Counselor Certification / Certified Addiction Counselor / Alcohol and Drug Counseling / Addiction Counselor / Addiction Treatment
Alcohol and Drug Counseling
The practice of alcohol and drug counseling is based on the following
knowledge:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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