Syllabus retention many states require syllabi for

Syllabus Retention Many states require syllabi
for licensure. If you are required to provide
syllabi, contact your Student Service Counselor
(SSC) to request official copies. Recommended
Program Materials: Publication Manual of the
American Psychological Association American
Psychological Association. (2009). Publication
manual of the American Psychological Association
(6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. ISBN-13:
9781433805615 GCU has made APA templates and
other resources available within the Student
Success Center. However, be aware that a more
complete APA Manual can be purchased at your
own expense. To order the APA manual, please
visit the American Psychological Association
at . International Classification of
Disease Students are encouraged (not required) to
familiarize themselves with the current version of

the International Classification of Disease (ICD)
reference.
Topics
Topic 1: Introduction to Addictions
and Substance Use Disorders
Duration: 7 days
Description:
In this topic, you will be introduced to the history and concepts
of addiction and substance use disorders. As a future addictions
counselor, it is important that you understand what addiction is and
its history. The following objectives outline what you should know and
be able to do by the end of this topic.
Objectives:
1. Describe the history of addiction and substance use.
2. Define addiction and substance use disorders.
3. Differentiate between the major theories/models of addiction.
4.
Topic Material:
Textbook
1. Foundations of Addictions Counseling
Read Chapter 1 of Foundations of Addictions Counseling.
Electronic Resource
3. TAP 21: Addiction Counseling Competencies
Review the Addiction Counseling Competencies (TAP 21), “The Knowledge,
Skills, and Attitudes of Professional Practice,” on the Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website.
Electronic Resource
4. American Society of Addiction Medicine
Review the following website for important information such as
the definition of addiction and other useful information discussed
throughout the course.
Electronic Resource
6. Hooked: Tracking Heroin’s Hold on Arizona
Watch “Hooked: Tracking Heroin’s Hold on Arizona” from the Walter
Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
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Discussion
Question
Topic 1 DQ 1 (1.3)
After examining the various theories of
addiction from Chapter 1 of
the textbook, describe an integrated
theory of addiction that includes
some components of the theories
mentioned in the course textbook.
5.0

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Discussion