101804: Process Addictions White Paper

About the Course:

This White Paper includes a definition of process addictions, a compare and contrast of accepted criteria for substance abuse disorders and some of the common behavioral disorders, an analysis of surveys to experts conducted by the committee, an examination of preparation and training needed for helping clients with process addictions.
The White Paper was produced by the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA) Process Addictions Committee. In it the authors also presented the committee’s recommendation for a Process Addictions Endorsement.

Journal/Publisher:

Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association

Publication Date:

March 19, 2011

Authors

David Cohen LCSW, CADC; Lia Gaty LCSW; Barney Straus LCSW, PCGC

Recommended For:

This course is recommended for health care professionals, especially addiction counselors, psychologists, mental health counselors, and social workers who seek knowledge about process addictions. It is appropriate for all levels of participants’ knowledge.

Course Objectives:

1. Define process addiction and discuss similarities and differences between process addictions and substance use disorders.

2. Describe process addiction treatment modalities identified by respondents to a survey administered by the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA ).

3. Identify training opportunities related to process disorders and discuss current research findings and future directions for the field.