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ACDTSP 066 Addiction Treatment Re-Credentialing: Common Etiology in Clinical Practice

2 Credit(s)

This course provides an overview of the etiology of addiction behaviors; their biological, psychological, and social manifestations. Current research in the prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery from addiction will be summarized. Evidenced-based practices forthe different addictive behaviors will be presented. Participants will be able to: Explain the etiology of addictive behaviors: alcohol, drugs, gambling; Summarize current theory, research and evidence-based practices in the treatment of addictive behaviors; Describe the continuum of addictions and addiction services; and Apply outcome-oriented and results-based tools and techniques for patient placement and creation of individual treatment plans.