Review the function of the SAP and how the SAP and LPC/LCSW may need to function together on an interdisciplinary team or in a co-occurring disorders treatment facility.
Review DOT policy on recreational and medical marijuana to ensure all LPCs and LCSWs are familiar with the restrictions on any of their clients who may fall under DOT supervision
Identify the basic characteristics of personality disorders
Explore the characteristics of the "Addicted Person"
Compare and contrast common symptoms of personality disorders with the "addicted person" and their functions
For each personality disorder explore the following: The behaviors, the benefits to the behaviors, the origins of the behaviors, effects of the behaviors on others and potential interventions
Learn criminal justice theories and discuss their application in terms of punishment, rehabilitation, restorative justice, and deterrence
Apply these theories to criminal justice as well as addiction
Identify the strengths and weaknesses of each theory in terms of prevention and recidivism reduction in the offender with addiction or co-occurring disorders.
Define criminogenic thinking patterns
Compare and contrast criminogenic and addictive thinking patterns
Identify behaviors employed because of these thinking patterns
Explore the benefits to these behaviors and thinking patterns