Practical Skills and Clinical Management of Alcoholism and Drug Addiction

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1. Addiction and its Etiology

1.1 Definition and Characteristics of Alcoholism and Drug Addiction (Substance Dependence)

2. Common Psychoactive Drugs

2.1 Alcohol

2.2 Impact of High-Risk Drinking

2.3 Cocaine

2.4 Cannabis

2.5 Amphetamines

2.6 Sedatives, Hypnotics, and Anxiolytics

2.7 Hallucinogens

2.8 Opioids

2.9 Drug-Screening Procedures

3. Management of Addiction

3.1 Evaluation/Assessment

3.2 Motivational Interviewing

3.3 Classification Format of Pathologies

3.4 Treatment

4. Theories of Treatment

4.1 Psychotherapy

4.2 Support Groups (Aftercare Programs)

4.3 Special Focus Programs

5. The Impact and Treatment of Drug Addiction

5.1 Family and Drug Addiction

5.2 Culture and Addiction

5.3 Socio-Cultural Influence of Alcohol

5.4 Women and Drug Addiction

5.5 Older Adults and Addiction

5.6 The Canadian Program

5.7 Mental Illness and Addiction

5.8 Sexual Minorities (LGBTQ) and Addiction

5.9 Addiction and Diseases (“Addicted” Brain, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis)

5.10 Culture-Centered Treatment Program

5.11 Concept of the Model

5.12 Al-Anon

5.13 American Society of Addiction Medicine Patient Placement Criteria

5.14 HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) of 1996

6. Pharmacotherapy (Medication Therapy)

6.1 Current Medication Management of Alcohol Dependence

6.2 Drug Detoxification and Maintenance Treatment

6.3 Levels of Care in Structured Programs

6.4 “Replacement” Theory

6.5 Ibogaine Therapy

6.6 Nutrition and Recovery

6.7 Combating Alcoholism with Nutrition

6.8 Relapse Prevention

6.9 Relapse Factors with Warning Signs and Triggers

6.10 Intervention Plan

7. Crisis Intervention

7.1 Crisis Intervention Primary Principles

7.2 Crisis Intervention Goals

7.3 Crisis Intervention Services

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