ADST 302 — COUNSELING THEORIES FOR THE ADDICTION PROFESSIONAL
Learning Objectives & Matches
Understand a variety of models and theories of addiction and other substance-related problems (TF1: Competency 1)
Assess individuals' degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing urine samples.
Discuss with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played roles in their criminal behavior.
Provide clients or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services or programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.
Plan or conduct programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health or counseling services.
Administer drug and alcohol tests, including random drug screens of offenders, to verify compliance with substance abuse treatment programs.
Support efforts to reduce substance abuse or other illegal activities in the workplace.
Attempt to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading customers to stop drinking, or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated patrons.
Plan and conduct programs to combat social problems, prevent substance abuse, or improve community health and counseling services.
Maintain controlled drug inventory and related log books.
Counsel clients in individual or group sessions to assist them in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness, poverty, unemployment, or physical abuse.