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Course description

Gain an understanding of several topics related to addiction, including theories and models of substance abuse, indicators of dependence, and intervention and treatment strategies. You will examine the stages of change model, motivational interviewing and its application to the addictions field. An overview of the other courses in the program including adolescents, prevention, family and drugs will also be covered.

Learner outcomes

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to 

  • review theories and models of substance abuse.
  • examine the indicators of dependence.
  • identify intervention and treatment strategies.
  • explore relapse and relapse prevention.
  • analyze the stages of change model, motivational interviewing and its application to the addictions field.

Applies towards:

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Thank you for your interest in our programming. There are no sections of this course currently scheduled; however, we update our schedules regularly. 

  • New spring and summer schedules can be viewed starting the first Monday in March. 
  • New winter schedules can be viewed starting the first Monday in November.
  • New fall schedules can be viewed starting the first Monday in June.

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This course is not currently open for registration. If you have any questions, please contact us at ceregservices@mtroyal.ca.
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