Substance Use and Related Disorders

Catalog description

Course examines historical, societal, psychological, behavioral and familial perspectives of substance use and co-occurring disorders. Content includes current theories on substance use and related disorders; the etiology and assessment of substance use and trauma related disorders; characteristics of addicted behavior; impact of alcohol and other drug use on family and society; substance use relative to special populations; historical and current treatment and the recovery process; practical knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and code of ethics.