Turning Around Lives

Addiction is a scourge for the citizens of Oregon, and the devastation it unleashes affects every level of society. Oregon ranks second in the U.S. for illegal drug use in adults 26 and older, ranks seventh in the U.S. for illegal drug use among residents 12 and older, and ranks fourth in the U.S. for alcohol and drug dependence among 18-25 year olds (SAMHSA, National Survey on Drug Use and Health 2004).

Addiction not only kills thousands of Oregonians per year, but it also causes decades of prolonged suffering for addicts and their families. Treatment and prevention for addiction are essential to help reduce the huge costs that addiction exacts. In Oregon, addiction professionals continue to be in high demand. There is a shortage across the state of addiction professionals. In 2005, this resulted in 150 positions going unfilled (2005 NFATTC Substance Abuse Treatment Workforce Survey).

Degrees and Awards

Associate of Applied Scence Degree

    Allows students to complete the Addiction Counselor Certification of Oregon (ACCBO) educational requirements for the Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Level II (CADC II). Students who earn the AAS can conduct intake addiction specific assessments/evaluations; co-facilitate addiction treatment groups; perform case management functions with clients;complete record keeping obligations; deliver educational presentations; participate in staff meetings; and effectively utilize clinical supervision.


Addiction Studies Certificate

    Designed for students who have completed an Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's or higher degree from an accredited college or university to meet the majority of the Addiction Counselor Certification of Oregon (ACCBO) educational requirements for the Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Level II (CADC II).

See the catalog(pdf) for the information regarding program requirements.

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