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Provides an overview of necessary foundations in the content areas of abnormal psychology, developmental psychology, and theories of personality.  Introduces the core functions of addictions counseling from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration's Technical Assistance Publication (TAP) 21 series.  Other topics include introduction to APA style and format.

Introduction to the patterns, causes, prevention, assessment, and treatment of addictions.  Introduces core functions of addictions counseling from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration's Technical Assistance Publication (TAP) 21 series.

Study of social, cultural, and gender differences and issues related to counseling clients with various backgrounds, beliefs, and concerns.  Includes a focus on addictions counseling theories and techniques and how they are applied to addictions counseling clients.

Study of the ethical, legal, and professional concerns in the practice of addictions counseling.

 Examines group theories and techniques of observation, assessment, and facilitation in therapeutic groups.

Examination of the research and application of scientific methods to investigate, analyze, and develop solutions relative to addictions counseling.