ADC - Addictions Counseling

The course provides an overview of addictions counseling, explores interpersonal and group interaction skills, and enhances personal and professional development as an addictions counselor. Specific content will include personality testing, goal setting, principles of life calling, prioritizing, and time-management. The remainder of the course will address major concepts in addictions counseling balanced by a Christian understanding of the human condition.

This course is intended to introduce the student to the major theories of addiction and compulsive behaviors. Students will consider addictions and case examples from a variety of theoretical perspectives. In addition to the substance addiction, this course will introduce the following topics: eating disorders, sexual compulsivity,and pathological gambling. This course will examine addictions from biological, psychological, social and spiritual domains. Additionally, individual, family, and cultural perspectives will be explored. This course will emphasize familiarity with the current research in the addictions counseling field.

This course is intended to introduce the student to drug administration, absorption, movement, and drug-receptor interactions. Students will learn the psychoactive properties of each class of psychoactive drugs including the respective withdraw abstinence syndromes. Students will become familiar with current research in regard to biochemical abnormalities and their proposed role in behavioral disorders. Students will also become familiar with the etiology and treatment of co-occurring disorders. The course will also provide an overview of clinical practice guidelines for treating psychological and substance use disorders, including the use, strengths and limitations of pharmacologic treatments.

This course is intended to provide students with an urban, cross-cultural experience as well as exposure to the diversity and universality of human experience and behavior. The experience involves a weekend spent in Chicago touring treatment facilities and cultural sites, completion of pertinent readings prior to the experience, and a final reflection paper. This immersion experience will facilitate a greater understanding of those who are culturally different as well as the complexities associated with racism, poverty, substance dependence, and mental illness. Students will reflect on the impact of this experience in terms of their own personal development, the helping profession, their faith, and sense of life calling.

This course is designed to familiarize the student with the eight practice dimensions necessary for effective performance as an addictions counselor: clinical evaluation; treatment planning; referral; service coordination; counseling; client, family and community education; documentation; and professional and ethical responsibilities. These dimensions along with their associated 12 core competencies, as defined by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), are the established national standards for addiction counseling practice. These standards are also utilized by state and national addictions counselor certification/license examinations. In this course, the student will develop entry level knowledge and skills across the eight practice dimensions that will help ready them for entering the addictions counseling field. Considerable emphasis will be placed on evidenced-based practices.

The course is intended to introduce the student to the basic issues of group therapy and group therapy with substance abusers. Emphasis will be given to understanding the group process, artful group facilitation, and tailoring interventions to work with clients in the various stages of the change process. Students will become familiar with the 11 therapeutic factors as outlined by Yalom. The course will include an experiential component, with all students participating in an actual group experience. Students will develop an understanding of group process issues, group facilitation skills, and the merits of curriculum-based group treatment.

The course is intended to familiarize the student with a systems view of substance abuse and family life. Students will compare and contrast individual and systemic orientations to assessments, case conceptualization, and intervention. Students will learn the essential characteristics of working systemically as well as the advantages and disadvantages of this approach. This course will address common relational patterns in substance dependent families, systemic approaches to facilitating change, and recovery as a developmental process. Students will examine the various schools of family therapy and the importance of cultural competence.

Addictions Seminar is a seminar for upper-class addictions majors focusing on special topics and current issues in the addictions field. This course is intended to expose students to visiting lecturers or adjunct faculty with clinical expertise in gambling, sexual compulsivity, eating disorders, 12- step recovery, substance abuse prevention, or other areas. Addictions Seminar may be repeated to earn up to four (4) credit hours. This course may be taken by non-ADC majors with the consent of the Addictions Studies Department.

This course will provide the student an understanding of the risk and protective factors for the onset of substance abuse disorders and how these may be targeted in the early intervention activities of preventive counseling and best-practice prevention programming. Program funders and school systems increasingly want services that prevent problems from occurring. Participants in this course will learn the skills needed to be effective in these settings. Participants will learn skills that are applicable at the American Society of Addiction Medicine's Early Intervention level of care (0.5).

This course will examined anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and compulsive eating by means of classic and contemporary readings in the area, case examples, and class discussions. Students will learn to appreciate the role of biology, learning (cognition), and interpersonal factors in the development and treatment of those with an eating disorder, encompassing cultural, developmental, familial, and spiritual considerations. The complexities of eating disorders, their psychological underpinnings and behavioral features, will be recognized and explored. Students will compare and contrast eating disorders to other addictions.

This course will examine sexual compulsivity by means of contemporary readings, case examples, and class discussion. Students will examine the role of biological, developmental, interpersonal, cultural, and spiritual factors in the development of and recovery from compulsive sexual behaviors. The course will consider clinical assessment and intervention as well as community supports (self-help). Students will compare and contrast the spectrum of compulsive sexual behaviors with other compulsive syndromes and addiction. The class will examine prevailing sexual attitudes, beliefs, and scripts in the culture at large and the church. Students will gain an appreciation for the sociocultural and psychological issues pertaining to sexual addiction.

This course will examine pathological and problem gambling by means of contemporary readings, class discussion, and other activities. Students will learn to appreciate the role of biological, developmental, cultural, psychological and spiritual factors in the development and treatment of those with gambling disorders. The complexities of problem gambling behavior will be recognized and explored. Students will compare and contrast the spectrum of problematic gambling behavior with other addictions. Students will become familiar with the recent literature in the area and support offered by Gambler's Anonymous and Gam-Anon.

This course will address contemporary perspectives, interventions, and treatment planning in the addictions field as well as their historical origins. Particular emphasis will be given to evidenced-based and ethical practice as well as work with diverse populations. Students will examine the NAADAC Code of Ethics and explore ethical dilemmas and decision-making. Student will examine evidence-based practices with special populations, including dually-diagnosed clients and those with HIV/AIDS.

This course is intended to provide the student with practical experience in the area of addictions. Students may be assigned to community organizations providing addictions treatment in order to gain experience in the addictions practice dimensions and core functions. Elements of substance abuse assessment, treatment planning and counseling methods and techniques will be analyzed. Students will also meet weekly in a practicum supervision group to discuss their field placement experiences and the various practice, professional and ethical issues that they encounter. For CAS students, all students, in this section will be assigned to the Behavioral Sciences Counseling Center for this practicum where they will learn, practice and gain proficiency in the essential basic counseling skills needed to successfully engage clients in a collaborative helping relationship. Students will also gain experience in the process of developing and negotiating treatment plans with clients. A total of 50 hours of practice lab experience is required for this course. These counseling skills will provide the foundational skills for the off-site addictions counseling practicum experiences to follow.

This course is intended to provide the student with practical experience in the area of addictions. Students will be assigned to community organizations providing addictions treatment in order to gain experience in the addictions practice dimensions and core functions. Elements of substance abuse assessment, treatment planning and counseling methods and techniques will be analyzed. Students will also meet weekly in a practicum supervision group to discuss their field placement experiences and the various practice, professional and ethical issues that they encounter. Additionally, students will read and review current research related to professional practice. Each section requires 175 hours at the field placement site. A minimum of 350 cumulative hours is required for program graduates which also meets state and national standards. Students are encouraged to complete the sequence over the course of two semesters.

This course is intended to provide the student with practical experience in the area of addictions. Students will be assigned to community organizations providing addictions treatment in order to gain experience in the addictions practice dimensions and core functions. Elements of substance abuse assessment, treatment planning and counseling methods and techniques will be analyzed. Students will also meet weekly in a practicum supervision group to discuss their field placement experiences and the various practice, professional and ethical issues that they encounter. Additionally, students will read and review current research related to professional practice. Each section requires 175 hours at the field placement site. A minimum of 350 cumulative hours is required for program graduates which also meets state and national standards. Students are encouraged to complete the sequence over the course of two semesters. CAS students are also required to take the national alcohol and drug counselor's examination in this section.

This course is intended to provide the student with practical experience in the area of addictions. Students may be assigned to community organizations providing addictions treatment in order to gain experience in the addictions practice dimensions and core functions. Elements of substance abuse assessment, treatment planning and counseling methods and techniques will be analyzed. Students will also meet weekly in a practicum supervision group to discuss their field placement experiences and the various practice, professional and ethical issues that they encounter. For CAS students, all students, in this section will be assigned to the Behavioral Sciences Counseling Center for this practicum where they will learn, practice and gain proficiency in the essential basic counseling skills needed to successfully engage clients in a collaborative helping relationship. Students will also gain experience in the process of developing and negotiating treatment plans with clients. A total of 50 hours of practice lab experience is required for this course. These counseling skills will provide the foundational skills for the off-site addictions counseling practicum experiences to follow. This course is only available to students in the baccalaureate program.

This course intends to provide the student with practical experience in the area of addictions while fulfilling the practicum requirements specified by the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC). Students are required to complete a minimum of 350 field hours under the direct supervision of a licensed professional by the end of the practicum series (ADC-471-474. Students may be assigned to community organizations providing addictions treatment in order to gain experience in the addictions practice dimensions and core functions. Elements of screening, intake, and orientation will be analyzed. Students will also meet weekly in a practicum supervision group to discuss their field placement experiences. Before beginning any practicum class (ADC-471, ADC-472, ADC-473, ADC-474), students must complete ADC-202, ADC-210, ADC-310, ADC-320, and ADC-458.

This course intends to provide the student with practical experience in the area of addictions while fulfilling the practicum requirements specified by the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC). Students are required to complete a minimum of 350 field hours under the direct supervision of a licensed professional by the end of the practicum series (ADC-471-474. By the end of ADC-472, students must have completed at least 160 practicum hours in order to continue on to the next practicum course. Students may be assigned to community organizations providing addictions treatment in order to gain experience in the addictions practice dimensions and core functions. Elements of screening, intake, and orientation will be analyzed. Students will also meet weekly in a practicum supervision group to discuss their field placement experiences. Before beginning any practicum class (ADC-471, ADC-472, ADC-473, ADC-474), students must complete ADC-202, ADC-210, ADC-310, ADC-320, and ADC-458. Pre-requisite: ADC-471

This course intends to provide the student with practical experience in the area of addictions while fulfilling the practicum requirements specified by the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC). Students are required to complete a minimum of 350 field hours under the direct supervision of a licensed professional by the end of the practicum series (ADC-471-474). Students may be assigned to community organizations providing addictions treatment in order to gain experience in the addictions practice dimensions and core functions. Elements of screening, intake, and orientation will be analyzed. Students will also meet weekly in a practicum supervision group to discuss their field placement experiences. Before beginning any practicum class (ADC-471, ADC-472, ADC-473, ADC-474), students must complete ADC-202, ADC-210, ADC-310, ADC-320, and ADC-458. Pre-requisite: ADC-472

This course intends to provide the student with practical experience in the area of addictions while fulfilling the practicum requirements specified by the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC). Students are required to complete a minimum of 350 field hours under the direct supervision of a licensed professional by the end of the practicum series (ADC-471-474). Students may be assigned to community organizations providing addictions treatment in order to gain experience in the addictions practice dimensions and core functions. Elements of screening, intake, and orientation will be analyzed. Students will also meet weekly in a practicum supervision group to discuss their field placement experiences. Before beginning any practicum class (ADC-471, ADC-472, ADC-473, ADC-474), students must complete ADC-202, ADC-210, ADC-310, ADC-320, and ADC-458. Pre-requisite: ADC-473

This course covers one or more special topics in Addictions Counseling that is not covered in the normal curriculum. It is always offered with a subheading describing the specific topic(s) to be covered and is repeatable under a different subheading. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

This course is designed to assist professionals in education and social work to recognize distinctive behavior patterns and learning deficits exhibited by students who are victims of substance abuse. The course will examine theoretical and research foundations related to education and substance abuse. It will help participants avoid the pitfalls of mislabeling these patterns and deficits. It will focus on recognition skills and will provide participants with effective intervention strategies.