Models and Theories of Addiction and Co-Occurring Disorders (4 Hours)
Objective
Identify criteria and methods for evaluating models and theories
Discuss appropriate applications of models.
How to access addiction related literature from multiple disciplines
Review the 5 models of addiction development
Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each
Compare these to accepted models of mental illness and physical disease
Explore the biopsychosocial model to develop an understanding of the comprehensive, interactive nature of addiction and mental health on environment, relationships and physical health
Create initial treatment goals for a residential treatment program