No discounts or scholarships are available. The substance abuse field has recently recognized that promoting positive behaviors is more effective than using outdated scare tactics. Dr. Linkenbach is pioneering the use of social norms marketing through applying his seven step model across the state of Montana and with other national projects. Felix Lopez, Esq. 6 Alcohol and other drug treatment providers face many difficult and complex ethical issues.
Issues involving dual relationships, scope of practice, and professional conduct frequently arise.
In this course, these and other ethical issues will be compared to the ethical standards of other mental health professional groups. 6 A major focus of this course will be the use of methadone in the treatment of opiate addiction. Research results of the success of this form of treatment, as well as the controversial aspects of methadone maintenance will be discussed. In addition, other pharmacological approaches to detoxification, withdrawal, and craving reduction, and the use of these drugs in treatment will be presented.