Development of a competency-based training curriculum for substance abuse counselors in Alaska

The development of a comprehensive competency-based substance abuse curriculum is reviewed and described. The curriculum, which is designed to help persons to further their understanding of alcohol and drug abuse, and/or to help strengthen counseling skills, can be adopted to meet a wide variety of delivery methods. The curriculum, which can be delivered at a university or within a treatment setting, offers a flexible and innovative way of providing substance abuse training to alcohol and drug workers and to those in health and health-related professions.