SAB3100 — NC Alcohol and Drug Counselor
This course prepares students for the North Carolina Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) exam and certification. Core topics include counseling theories/skills, group counseling, addiction treatment, chemical dependency, diagnosis and the DSM-5, ethics, psychopharmacology, substance abuse counseling, patient records, cultural competence, treatment for stimulant use disorders, medications for opioid use disorder, trauma- informed care, family therapy, substance use disorder treatment for people with co-occurring disorders, substance use disorder treatment for people with co-occurring disorders, and the 12 core functions of the substance abuse counselor. Upon completion, students should be prepared for the CADC exam.