CTM 5120 Diagnosis & Treatment of Addictions

This course is an exploration of the nature of addiction as a human phenomenon, its diagnosis and treatment in clinical practice. Students will be introduces to contemporary theories regarding the nature and origin of addiction in general. Students will also be introduced to the range of ways in which addiction is manifest, including substance addictions such as drugs and alcohol as well as process addictions such as gambling, food, sex or work. The course will also explore the ways in which addictions are being treated, including 12-step approaches, residential treatments, psychoanalytic approaches as well as newer cognitive-behavioral approaches.