Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Intervention in Addictions
Other languages of instruction: Catalan, English
Teaching staff
Students can contact the course coordinator (Elena Bosch) to resolve any doubts via email at eboschs@uic.es.
Introduction
Addictive behaviours constitute a major public health problem and have experienced a significant increase in recent years. These disorders usually start around adolescence, with consumption behaviours appearing at increasingly earlier ages, resulting in the development of the disorder among children and adolescents, which may continue into adulthood.
On the one hand, addictions to substances (such as tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, heroin, designer drugs, etc.) and, on the other, addictive behaviours (addiction to gambling, videogames, shopping, etc.) may lead to several consequences at a personal, family and social level, and result in high costs for mental health services.
This course intends to broaden the students’ knowledge of the different addictive behaviours, incorporating the gender perspective, as well as the series of devices for treating and preventing addiction.
Lastly, discussion will also focus on the main intervention models and therapeutic resources for professionals.
Objectives
GENERAL OBJECTIVE
To broaden students’ knowledge of addiction treatment and prevention.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
- To distinguish the broad range of addictions, identifying both addictions to substances and their effects and the various addictive behaviours.
- To incorporate the gender perspective into the conceptualisation, treatment and prevention of addictions.
- To understand the psychological processes that encourage the appearance and maintenance of the addictive process.
- To become familiar with the various addictive behaviour treatment assistance resources from the Drug Dependency Care Network (XAD) and the regional mental health network.
- To learn about the different intervention protocols and their application in both children and young people and adults.
- To learn about intervention and treatment programmes for dual pathology.
- To present a paper on the prevention of addictive behaviours.
- To learn to determine which intervention is necessary based on the person’s situation.
- To gain a deeper understanding of the therapeutic tools that facilitate the rehabilitation of addicted persons.
- To raise awareness of the role of professional teams that work with addictions.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- CB10 - Students should have learning skills that allow them to continue studying in a largely self-directed or autonomous manner.
- CB7 - Students should be able to apply their knowledge and ability to solve problems in new or little-known environments, within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their area of study.
- CE15 - Extensive understanding of the biological and psychosocial factors associated with health and disease issues, especially those related to mental health.
- CE16 - Extensive understanding of the different evaluation and intervention models in the field of General Health Psychology, as well as the techniques and procedures derived therefrom to address behavioural disorders and the psychological factors associated with health problems in different contexts (private, primary care, community, crisis and emergency situations).
- CE8 - Know the framework for action of the general health psychologist in different contexts and know how to refer patients to the respective specialised professional.
- CT2 - Implement strategies to promote gender equality, equity and respect for human rights in the clinical and healthcare field.
Syllabus
1.-INTRODUCTION AND BASIC CONCEPTS.
- Presentation of the subject.
- Developmental aspects and vulnerability in childhood and adolescence that can influence to generate an addiction.
- Behavioral addictions: types and diagnoses.
- Substance addictions: types and diagnoses.
- Main models in addictions.
2.- CONCEPTUALIZATION AND FORMULATION OF CASES.
- The first interview.
- Evaluation.
- Functional analysis.
3.- PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION IN BEHAVIORAL ADDICTIONS.
- Intervention in behavioral addictions.
- Comorbidity.
- Screens and early childhood.
- Screens and adolescence.
4.- PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION IN SUBSTANCE ADDICTION.
- Motivational interviewing.
- Therapeutic tools in the intervention in addictions: adults and children and adolescents.
5.- GENDER PERSPECTIVE APPLIED TO DRUG ADDICTIONS.
- What does it mean and why is it necessary to apply the gender perspective to drug dependence programs.
- Barriers of access and barriers of permanence in the services.
- Violence and drug dependence.
- Examples of good practices.
6.- THE ASSISTANCE NETWORK.
- The XAD.
- Intervention models.
- Harm reduction programs.
- CAS, Detoxification Units, Dual Pathology Units and Crisis Units.
- Therapeutic Communities and Day Centers.
- Reinsertion apartments, Support Programs for Autonomous Living (SAVA) and other community programs.
- Childhood perspective.
- Attention to families.
Teaching and learning activities
In person
- Master classes conducted by different professionals of Mental Healty and Grup ATRA.
- Group dynamics will be carried out to facilitate the acquisition of the theory of the master classes.
- Practical examples and audiovisual material will be provided to promote the integration of the concepts worked on.
- Worked based on clinical cases: written papers, actors, role-playing, etc.
Evaluation systems and criteria
In person
The evaluation of the acquisition of the knowledge of the subject will be done with an exam based on what has been worked in class (80%) and a practical exercise (20%).
To pass the subject, students must earn a mark of at least 5 points.
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