The nature of substance abuse is ever-changing, why is the Addictions course staying the same? This presentation is designed to pose a change in the way the Addiction course is traditionally taught in the counseling field. This presentation emphasizes practical application of knowledge and skills by focusing on three main areas in the Addictions course: (1) emphasis on the development of clinical skills; (2) developing knowledge of resources; (3) exploring the biopsychosocial effects of drugs and process addictions.
