AdvSem-Substance Abuse Theory/Practice

Catalog description

Substance abuse treatment is a critical and common clinical issue, with increasing numbers seeking inpatient and outpatient treatment. This course goes into greater detail on topics overviewed in the one-credit substance abuse workshop. The course will help students expand their knowledge of current research and effective assessment strategies. Biological effects and neuropsychological syndromes and disorders related to substance abuse will be included. Twelve-step, psychoanalytic, cognitive/behavioral; marital family, pharmacologic, and motivational conceptualizations and models of treatment will be covered, with an emphasis on evidence-based intervention strategies. Students will develop the clinical knowledge and skills for effective work with this population.