Diablo Valley College's Addiction Studies Program will provide you with an understanding of various addictions and how to interact and help people who struggle with addiction. This is a great path for anyone interested in a career that helps others and gives back to the community. Addiction studies students develop an in-depth understanding of the addiction process and how to motivate someone towards positive change. The addiction counseling certificate prepares students for a career as a substance abuse counselor, community services worker, or an addiction/prevention/ intervention educator.<br>Students completing the program will be able to...<br>A. compare and contrast the efficacy of various assessment<br>tools, motivational strategies, and substance abuse treatment approaches.<br>B. describe the importance of cultural competence and how it<br>relates to becoming an effective addiction counselor.<br>C. demonstrate basic listening skills.<br>D. discuss the legal and ethical issues that workers may encounter in the addiction treatment field.<br>E. explain how addiction affects family systems.<br>F. compare and contrast various assessment tools, treatment<br>plans and charting protocols.