This course will provide a comprehensive introduction to the treatment of addiction. Terms and concepts related to historical context, theory, research, and practice will be reviewed. Each section of this 40 hour course will be guided by the Florida Certification Board (FCB) adopted National Standards for Substance Abuse Treatment indicated in the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment/Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (CSAT/SAMHSA) Technical Assistance Publication (TAP) 21, Addiction Counseling Competencies: The Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes of Professional Practice, pages 13-20. Group exercises, case examples, and film will provide opportunities for class discussion and integration of knowledge into skills in the development of a helping attitude in the treatment of addiction.