Substance Use II: Prevention and Treatment of Alcohol and Other Drug Use

Catalog description

Builds upon SSW 5403 , an overview of the various classes of drugs and the acute and chronic effects of drugs on human behavior and the body. Focuses on traditional and new intervention techniques that could be applied to social work practice. Provides knowledge of clinical applications and the empirical validation of effectiveness of major intervention strategies used in treatment of addictions. Elective course for Substantive Area: Focused Area of Study on Health and Wellness. Formerly offered as HBEL 5301.