PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:
The course is designed to introduce the reader to skills associated with Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Cocaine Addiction (CBT). This model of treatment has been extensively evaluated in rigorous clinical trials and has solid empirical support as treatment for cocaine abuse. The underlying assumption is that learning processes play an important role in the development and continuation of cocaine abuse and dependence. These same learning processes can be used to help individuals reduce their drug use

COURSE CONTENT AND DESCRIPTION:
This course is presented in programmed-learning module that focuses on the cognitive-behavioral treatment of cocaine addiction and how this short-term, focused approach can help cocaine-dependent individuals become abstinent from cocaine and other substances.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:
1. Counselor will define the basic principles of a cognitive-behavioral approach
2. Counselor will identify the various parameters of CBT
3. Counselor will understand the roles of a functional analysis and skills training
4. Counselor will acknowledge how CBT compares to other treatments and modalities
5. Counselor will learn and recall the structure and format of individual sessions

DIDACTIC / EXPERIENTIAL TIME FOR COMPLETION:
Six hours
Cost: $50.00

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