Curriculum

Unit I — Addiction and Addicts: Foundational Principles

ADAR 101 Addictions and Recovery: An Introduction by Tim Clinton, Ed.D.
ADAR 102 Theology and Addiction by Ron Hawkins, D.Min., Ed.D.
ADAR 103 Models of Addiction by David Jenkins, Psy.D.
ADAR 104 The Neurobiology of Addiction by Mark Lasser, Ph.D. & Todd Clements, M.D.
ADAR 105 The Addictive Cycle by Eric Scalise, Ph.D.
ADAR 106 Trauma and Addiction by Jennifer Cisney, M.A., Gary Sibcy, Ph.D. & Daniel Amen, M.D. (guest interview)

Unit II — Chemical Dependency and Addiction

ADAR 201 Biological Aspects of Chemical Dependency and Addiction by Michael Lyles, M.D.
ADAR 202 Depressants by Michael Lyles, M.D.
ADAR 203 Perscription Drug Abuse by Michael Lyles, M.D.
ADAR 204 Stimulants by Michael Lyles, M.D.
ADAR 205 Hallucinogenics by Todd Clements, M.D.
ADAR 206 Inhalants by Todd Clements, M.D.

Unit III — Behavioral and Process Addictions

ADAR 301 Sexual Addiction by Mark Laaser, Ph.D.
ADAR 302 Eating Disorders and Food Addiction by Linda Mintle, Ph.D.
ADAR 303 Gambling Addiction by Gregg Jantz, Ph.D.
ADAR 304 Adrenaline Addiction by Arch Hart, Ph.D.
ADAR 305 Spiritual Addiction/Abuse by Ken Nichols, Psy.D.
ADAR 306 Performance Addictions: The Search for Significance by Eric Scalise, Ph.D. & Jennifer Cisney, M.A.

Unit IV — Treatment Issues and Protocols

ADAR 401 Models of Treatment by David Jenkins, Psy.D.& Paris Finner-Williams, Ph.D., J.D., Esq.
ADAR 402 Screening, Assessment, and Referral by Marian Eberly, RN, MSW, LCSW & Paris Finner-Williams, Ph.D., J.D., Esq.
ADAR 403 Dual Diagnosis and Comorbidity by Gary Sibcy, Ph.D.
ADAR 404 The Obsessive-Compulsive Continuum by Gary Sibcy, Ph.D.
ADAR 405 Adolescents and Addictions by Leroy Scott, Jr., M.S., M.Div., LHMC
ADAR 406 Spiritual Applications by Eric Scalise, Ph.D.

Unit V — Recovery and Transformation

ADAR 501 Beyond Codependency by Jennifer Cisney, M.A. & Debra Laaser, B.S.
ADAR 502 The Family and Recovery by David Stoop, Ph.D.
ADAR 503 Marital Recovery from Addiction by Mark Lasser, Ph.D. & Debra Laaser, B.S.
ADAR 504 Step-based Approaches and Relapse Prevention by John Baker, M.B.A.
ADAR 505 Legal/Ethical Issues & Social Policy by Paris Finner-Williams, Ph.D., J.D., Esq.
ADAR 506 Biblical Transformation and Renewal by Eric Scalise, Ph.D.