Addictions Counseling

Catalog description

Covers substance addiction and abuse, co-occurring substance use disorders, major approaches to evaluation, treatment, and prevention of addiction/abuse, and legal and medical aspects of addiction/abuse. Examines populations at risk, the role of support persons and systems, and community resources. Emphasizes holistic approaches which are essential for understanding and treating substance use disorders. Discusses impacts of addiction on the family and society, and public policy issues addressing the prevention and treatment of substance addiction/abuse. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students in the Master’s in Clinical Counseling Psychology program, who have obtained consent of program director.