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The Center for Addiction Studies and Research is a New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice Board accepted distance learning provider of education in the chemical dependency field.
Education Requirements and Courses
Licensed Substance Abuse Associate (LSAA)
Applicants must hold an associates degree or higher in a counseling, counseling-related, or substance abuse related field from an accredited institution. The New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice Board offers three tiers for LSAA counselors:
- Tier 1: Associate’s Degree
- Tier 2: Bachelor’s Degree
- Tier 3: Master’s Degree
Documentation of 90 clock hours of education pertaining to alcohol and drug abuse.
There is no limit on the number of hours that can be earned through distance learning education.
Required Courses
LSAA 90-hour Counseling Training
90-Hour Counseling Training
$720
Topics covered include:
- Enhancing Motivation for Change
- Group Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Care
90 Hours – $720
Please contact our office for information regarding payment plan options.
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LSAA to LADAC*
* Please Note: This course is only available for individuals who have completed the education requirements for the LSAA and are looking to earn the remaining 186-hours of approved education towards their LADAC.
Associates degree in a counseling, counseling-related, or substance-abuse related field from an accredited institution.
Documentation of an additional 186 hours of approved education including:
- 180 hours of substance abuse specific education
- 6 hours of substance abuse counseling ethics
There is no limit on the number of hours that can be earned through distance learning education.
Required Courses
LSAA --> LADAC 180-hour Training
180-hour Counseling Electives Training
$1,440
Topics covered include:
- Addressing the specific needs of women
- Comprehensive case management
- Substance abuse treatment among older adults
- Integrating family therapy into substance abuse treatment
- Substance abuse treatment for persons with co-occurring disorders
- Addressing the specific needs of adolescents
- Preventing drug abuse among children and adolescents
180 Hours – $1440
Please contact our office for information regarding payment plan options or to order individual content sections.
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Ethics for Addiction Professionals (6 hours)
Ethics for Addiction Professionals
$100
This course focuses on legal issues, ethical principles and professional considerations commonly faced by addiction professionals.
Topics covered include:
- Ethical principles and legal issues in addiction counseling
- Counselor-client relationships
- Transference/countertransference
- Boundary issues
- Clinical supervision and counselor competence
- Professional readiness
- Federal Confidentiality Regulations (42 CFR Part 2)
- The HIPAA Privacy Rule
- Application of NAADAC Code Ethics in professional practice
6 Hours – $100
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Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC)
Associates degree in a counseling, counseling-related, or substance-abuse related field from an accredited institution.
Documentation of 276 clock hours including:
- 180 hours of substance abuse specific education
- 90 hours of counseling
- 6 hours of substance abuse counseling ethics
There is no limit on the number of hours that can be earned through distance learning education.
Required Courses
LADAC 276-hour Required Content Training
276-hour Required Content Training
$2,210
Topics covered include:
- Pharmacology of Psychoactive Substance
- Medication-Assisted Treatment
- Theoretical Models of Addiction
- Enhancing Motivation for Change
- Group Treatment Approaches
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Screening and Assessment in Substance Abuse Treatment
- Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors
- Communicable Diseases: HIV/AIDS
- Managing Anger and Depression in Substance Abuse Treatment
- Telemental Health
- Patient Placement Criteria
- Confidentiality of Patient Records
- Ethics in Addiction Counseling
- Cultural Competence in Substance Abuse Treatment
- Clinical Supervision for Addiction Professionals
276 Hours – $2210
Please contact our office for information regarding payment plan options or to order individual content sections.
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Continuing Education Requirements and Courses
Licensed Substance Abuse Associate (LSAA) / Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC)
Documentation of 40 hours of approved continuing education every two-years including 12 hours of ethics.
All licensees who are providing supervision must obtain 9 hours of supervision.
Required Courses
Ethics in Addiction Counseling
Ethics in Addiction Counseling
$140
This course focuses on legal issues, ethical principles and professional considerations commonly faced in addiction counseling.
Topics covered include:
- Ethical principles and legal issues in addiction counseling
- Counselor-client relationships
- Transference/countertransference
- Boundary issues
- Counselor impairment and counselor wellness
- Clinical supervision and counselor competence
- Continuing education and professional readiness
- Federal Confidentiality Regulations (42 CFR Part 2)
- The HIPAA Privacy Rule
- Application of NAADAC Code Ethics in professional practice
20 Hours – $140
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Clinical Supervision and Professional Development of the Substance Abuse Counselor
Clinical Supervision and Professional Development of the Substance Abuse Counselor
$175
This course focuses on supervisory issues and techniques in substance abuse counseling.
Topics covered include:
- Assessment and evaluation
- Counselor development
- Management and administration
- Professional development
- Program development and quality assurance
- Professional and ethical standards
- Administration and clinical supervision
- Legal issues
- Diversity and cultural competence
- Individual Development Plan
16 Hours – $175