Faculty: Graduate School of Health Science This major prepares students for careers in addiction consultancy and rehabilitation, focusing on the treatment and support of individuals struggling with substance abuse and behavioral addictions. Students develop practical counseling skills, theoretical knowledge, and intervention techniques to assist clients in their recovery journey. Graduates are equipped for roles in rehabilitation centers, addiction treatment facilities, community health organizations, and private practices. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand fundamentals of addiction, its causes, and treatment methods. - Develop skills in addiction assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. - Learn techniques for individual and group counseling, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention. - Explore principles of pharmacology, ethical practices, and cultural competency in addiction treatment. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in addiction rehabilitation and recovery. - Develop empathy, communication, and problem-solving skills for effective addiction consultancy. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Addiction Consultancy and Rehabilitation** - Overview of key concepts and industry trends in addiction treatment. - Fundamentals of addiction, its causes, and treatment methods. 2. **Addiction Assessment and Diagnosis** - Principles of addiction assessment and diagnosis. - Techniques for conducting comprehensive addiction evaluations. 3. **Pharmacology of Addiction** - Fundamentals of pharmacology in addiction treatment. - Techniques for understanding and managing medication-assisted treatments. 4. **Counseling Techniques for Addiction** - Principles of counseling techniques specific to addiction treatment. - Techniques for providing individual and group counseling sessions. 5. **Motivational Interviewing** - Fundamentals of motivational interviewing and its application in addiction treatment. - Techniques for enhancing client motivation and engagement in treatment. 6. **Relapse Prevention** - Principles of relapse prevention and management. - Techniques for developing and implementing relapse prevention plans. 7. **Ethical and Legal Issues in Addiction Treatment** - Understanding ethical guidelines and legal standards in addiction consultancy. - Techniques for ensuring ethical and legal compliance in treatment practices. 8. **Cultural Competency in Addiction Treatment** - Principles of cultural competency and diversity awareness in addiction treatment. - Techniques for addressing cultural, racial, and social issues in addiction consultancy. 9. **Practicum in Addiction Consultancy and Rehabilitation** - Real-world experiences in addiction treatment settings, including observations, internships, and hands-on projects. - Application of learned skills in practical addiction consultancy scenarios. 10. **Capstone Project in Addiction Consultancy and Rehabilitation** - Comprehensive project applying skills in addiction assessment, counseling, or relapse prevention. - Delivery of a polished addiction consultancy project or case study. **Assessment Methods:** - Addiction assessment reports, pharmacology plans, counseling session plans, motivational interviewing reports, relapse prevention plans, ethical practice analyses, cultural competency projects, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internship evaluations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Addiction Counseling: An Integrated Approach" by Robert R. Perkinson. - "Motivational Interviewing: Helping People Change" by William R. Miller and Stephen Rollnick. - "Pharmacology of Addiction" by various authors. - "Relapse Prevention" by G. Alan Marlatt and Judith J. Prochaska Gordon. - "Ethical Issues in Substance Abuse Counseling" by various authors. - "Cultural Competence in Addiction Treatment" by Lillian Comas-Díaz and Beverly Greene. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of psychology, counseling, and addiction studies. Suitable for students interested in addiction treatment, counseling, and rehabilitation fields. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Addiction Consultancy and Rehabilitation and pursue professional certifications such as Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) or related fields. **Target Audience:** Aspiring addiction counselors, rehabilitation specialists, mental health professionals, and individuals seeking careers in addiction treatment, counseling, and rehabilitation fields. This major equips students with the practical, theoretical, and therapeutic skills needed to excel in addiction consultancy and rehabilitation, supporting careers in addiction treatment facilities, community health organizations, and related settings.