HSV 214 - Adult Addiction Treatment Methodologies

Credit(s): 3
This course provides students with an opportunity to learn theoretical frameworks and techniques for assisting adults with addiction issues. Students will gain awareness of the specific vulnerabilities to addiction present in young adult and elderly populations, and will acquire skills in pairing evidenced-based treatment approaches to adult developmental needs. Students will develop an understanding of the meaning behind typical client behaviors and evidenced-based strategies for responding appropriately (such as the use of Motivational Interviewing techniques). The treatment process will be framed using the BSAS Levels of Care, and will cover topics important to treating addiction in adult populations, including but not limited to: self-help groups, relapse prevention and response, evidence-based treatment approaches, collaboration in treatment, ethics and boundaries, consumer rights, program evaluation, providing Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS), trauma-informed care, gender-specific services, family involvement, and provider safety and self-care. Experiential activities will allow students a chance to practice individual and group counseling skills.

Prerequisite(s): HSV 120 or HSV 208 or SOC 208 with a grade of C- or higher

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