CPY 7201: Psychological Interventions V: Addictive Behaviors and Externalizing Disorders (2023-2024)

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Examines biological, psychosocial, spiritual and developmental models of understanding substance use and addiction. Emphasizes the role of Clinical Psychologists in diagnosing and treating primary and co morbid addictive behavior. In addition to a review of major evidence-based treatment approaches to addictive behavior, students will gain practiced exposure to Motivational Interviewing as an adjunctive and primary treatment for substance use and addiction.