An Addiction Psychologist is a doctoral-level profession in which the psychologist has engaged in education, training, and/or supervised experience in the field of addiction. An addiction psychologist may work with people who struggle with process addictions and/or substance addictions. They are trained to carry out psychological assessments, individual and group counseling, consultation, and in the ethical, legal and administrative codes of their profession. They may be employed at an in- or out-patient rehabilitation treatment center, detox facility, group practice, or they may be self-employed. Regardless of their place of employment each treatment provider must remain within his/her scope of practice while providing treatment.[1??]
typically an addiction psychologist will fit into 1 of 3 categories
. 1.PhD or PsyD & CAC-A psychologist who also holds a certificate as a Certified Addiction Counselor (refer to section 'Recognized Certifications in the filed of A
A research study conducted in Boston for the East Boston methadone maintenance treatment program in the 1970s concluded that with any substance or process addiction, the drug or behavior in itself is not addictive but rather is the result of a meaningful relate people suffering from addictions are unaware that their problem is causing difficulties for themselves and others through relationships, careers, responsibilities, and their general health. With prolonged engagement in the addiction the behavior can be come compulsive.[2][3]
Combined Certifications with Other Degrees edit
how many addiction therapists can be both psychologists, psychiatrists and social workers and also have the certifications outlined in #6? Maybe something very subtle could be suggested that these would be ideal practitioners to seek treatment with? Then somewhere in that paragraph link to me and or http://www.addiction-psychologists.com as an example of that?
6.1 Certification for Alcohol and Drug Counselor Candidate 6.2 Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor 6.3 A Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor 6.4 Substance Abuse Counselor/Certified Addiction Counselor 6.5 The Certified Addiction Professional 6.6 Certified Addiction Treatment Counselors
A research study conducted in Boston for the East Boston methadone maintenance treatment program in the 1970s concluded that with any substance or process addiction, the drug or behavior in itself is not addictive but rather is the result of a meaningful relationship between a person with the addiction and the object(s) of his or her addiction. This is often why people suffering from addictions are unaware that their problem is causing difficulties for themselves and others through relationships, careers, responsibilities, and their general health. With prolonged engagement in the addiction the behavior can be come compulsive.[1][2]
Though most fields of psychology address the addictive process and related behaviors through cognitive behavioral therapy and behavioralism, other approaches can be utilized by addiction psychologists and other mental health professionals as well. With the prevalence of people with addiction increasing annually, the need for addiction psychologists and other professionals who treat addiction are in demand.
An Addiction Psychologist is a doctoral-level profession in which the psychologist has engaged in education, training, and/or supervised experience in the field of addiction. An addiction psychologist may work with people who struggle with process addictions and/or substance addictions. They are trained to carry out psychological assessments, individual and group counseling, consultation, and in the ethical, legal and administrative codes of their profession. They may be employed at an in- or out-patient rehabilitation treatment center, detox facility, group practice, or they may be self-employed. Regardless of their place of employment each treatment provider must remain within his/her scope of practice while providing treatment.[3]
Idea: Heading- From the Conventional Disease Model to the Addictive Disease Model
Addictions are often separated into
- ^ Howard J. Shaffer (2012). APA Addiction Syndrome Handbook Volume I (First ed.). Washington DC: American Psychological Association. pp. xxiii. ISBN 978-1-4338-1103-6.
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- ^ American Psychological Association. "Ethical Principles of Psychologists & Code of Conduct". American Psychological Association. Retrieved 27 September 2012.