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Introduction to the lecture
The concept of addiction
• Determining the level of addiction
• make a diagnosis
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• Factors and causes leading to addiction
• Dependent behaviors
• Interview techniques
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• Addictive substances and their effects (marijuana)
• Addictive substances and their effects (ecstasy, heroin, cocaine, meth)
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• Addictive substances and their effects (hallucinogenics, volatile, ghb, pill, ketamine)
• Addictive substances and their effects (alcohol)
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• The neurobiology of addiction
• Addiction Counseling Matrix (Identification of risks and needs and preparation of recovery plan)
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• Case report (Multiple substance use)
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Mid-term exam
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• An overview of addiction treatment
• Interview process
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• Individual intervention process-1 (drug treatments, social support)
• Individual intervention process-2 (information and spiritual support)
• Individual intervention process-3 (Organization of life)
• Individual intervention process-4 (Relapse prevention methods)
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• Approach to behavioral addictions
• Internet addiction and approach
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| 11 |
• Approach to behavioral addictions
• Gambling addiction and approach
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| 12 |
Working with family in addiction
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Case Presentation (Gambling addict)
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Final Exam
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