Introduction to a Behavioral Approach to Substance Use

Course Code: REL-ABA-0-IBASU

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025

Learning Objectives:
Describe an operant model of substance use.
List at least two important replacement activities that may compete with substance use.
Describe abstinence intervention procedures based on contingency management.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: An Operant Model of Substance Use

What Are Substance Use Disorders?

Prevention Efforts

Intervention Efforts

Behavior Analysis and Substance Use Disorders

An Operant Approach to Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Review

Summary

Section 3: Competing with Substance Abuse

Reinforcement-Based Treatment

Motivational Interviewing

Functional Assessment

Relapse Prevention

Pharmacotherapy

Review

Summary

Section 4: Intervention Through Contingency Management

Values Lead to Intervention

Contingency Management

Effectiveness of Contingency Management Programs

Ensuring Effectiveness

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Writer: Rhonda Davin, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Dr. Rhonda Davin is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with over 25 years of experience in the fields of developmental disabilities and autism. She has served the field as a teacher, college professor, consultant, and expert witness. She started Behavior Consulting Services which provided direct behavior analytic services to children with autism and their families. She has supervised and mentored several behavior analysts and service providers currently practicing in the field today. Dr. Davin has also provided technical assistance for large-scale organizational change efforts in the area of Positive Behavior Supports.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Behavioral Analyst; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.