Addiction as a Brain Disease or Moral Failure
This program challenges preconceived notions of addictions and examines values and prejudices prevalent in the mental
health field. Intended for mental health service providers who have professional contact with an addicted client. To request
more information, please click here.
Best Practices in Addictions Counseling
Biological Basis for Addictions
Using the DSM in the Assessment of Addiction
The DSM provides valuable information on the classification of substance use/abuse symptoms and behaviors. This
information is useful in differential and dual diagnosis and subsequent treatment. The program will provide a detailed look
at the relevant sections of the DSM and discuss practical diagnostic difficulties and the decision making tree. This program is
intended for mental health service providers in addiction services. To request more information, please click here.
This program challenges preconceived notions of addictions and examines values and prejudices prevalent in the mental
health field. Intended for mental health service providers who have professional contact with an addicted client. To request
more information, please click here.
Best Practices in Addictions Counseling
Biological Basis for Addictions
Using the DSM in the Assessment of Addiction
The DSM provides valuable information on the classification of substance use/abuse symptoms and behaviors. This
information is useful in differential and dual diagnosis and subsequent treatment. The program will provide a detailed look
at the relevant sections of the DSM and discuss practical diagnostic difficulties and the decision making tree. This program is
intended for mental health service providers in addiction services. To request more information, please click here.