PSYCH-755 Etiology, Assessment, & Treatment of Addictive Disorders
This course focuses on etiological theories of addictive behaviors as well as evidence-based, transdiagnostic assessment and intervention approaches for the treatment of addictive disorders, including substance use and non-substance-related disorders (e.g., compulsive gambling). Emphasis is placed on development of case conceptualization, treatment planning, and decision-making skills, including consideration of readiness to change, patient - treatment matching, relapse prevention, issues related to individual and cultural diversity, and cultural adaptation of treatment techniques.
Prerequisite
Take
PSYCH-716 and
PSYCH-721. Restricted to Clinical Doctoral students only, except by permission of program director and instructor.