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Addiction Counseling Competencies<br />

Competency 7:<br />

Underst<strong>and</strong> the importance of research <strong>and</strong> outcome data <strong>and</strong> their<br />

application in clinical practice.<br />

Knowledge<br />

uX<br />

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Research methods in the social <strong>and</strong><br />

behavioral sciences.<br />

Sources of research literature relevant to<br />

the prevention <strong>and</strong> treatment of addiction.<br />

Specific research on epidemiology,<br />

etiology, <strong>and</strong> treatment efficacy.<br />

Benefits <strong>and</strong> limitations of research.<br />

Attitudes<br />

uX Recognition of the importance of scientific<br />

research to the delivery of addiction<br />

treatment.<br />

u Openness to new information.<br />

Competency 8:<br />

Underst<strong>and</strong> the value of an interdisciplinary approach to addiction<br />

treatment.<br />

Knowledge<br />

uX Roles <strong>and</strong> contributions of multiple<br />

disciplines to treatment efficacy.<br />

u Terms <strong>and</strong> concepts necessary to communicate<br />

effectively across disciplines.<br />

u The importance of communication with<br />

other disciplines.<br />

Attitudes<br />

uX Desire to collaborate.<br />

u Respect for the contribution of multiple<br />

disciplines to the recovery process.<br />

u Commitment to professionalism.<br />

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