Clin Sw Prac W/Substc Abuse Dsordr

Catalog description

This course will introduce students to the different models available to understand and treat substance abuse and addiction. These models will be integrated into a biopsychosocial approach for practice. Skills for the beginning phase of treatment will be emphasized. These include: diagnosis and assessment, working with denial, motivational interviewing, developing a treatment plan and utilizing the different modalities of treatment.