Substance Use and Addiction Counseling.

Catalog description

Provides an overview of substance use disorders, addiction, and co-occurring disorders. Students will develop an understanding of Substance Use Disorders (SUD's); the physiological, psychological, behavioral, and social consequences on the user and family members; to facilitate the development of addiction counseling competencies that are associated with positive treatment outcomes, and to increase the student's level of confidence relative to providing substance use evaluation, education, and treatment services. Emphasis will be placed on developing and practicing substance use counseling skills.