Treatment of Addictions

Catalog description

Section information text: This course provides students with an overview of treatments, interventions, and the therapeutic process for working with clients with substance use disorders. The focus of the course is to introduce specific skills including screening, assessment, treatment planning, various models of treatment, discharge planning and recovery management. In addition, students use case studies to explore treatment principles, philosophies, and programs. The course is designed to help students increase their self-awareness as helping professionals by engaging in pre-treatment reflections, applying skills in real world scenarios, and identifying opportunities to engage in advocacy and professional development.