SSE 121Study-Prev of Beh-Subst Use

Catalog

Introduction to the study of behavioral health and substance use disorders in the United States. Includes history of behavioral health and substance use and historical development of prohibitions, classification, diagnosis and assessment. Includes principles of prevention, risk factors, preventive factors, resilience; and systems-oriented and client-oriented prevention strategies. Effects of substances in behavioral health, theories of addiction and treatment strategies, cross-cultural perspectives; co-occurring disorders and integrated treatment modalities; strength-based behavioral health assessment; special populations; resources and ethical issues.