MMHC 639 - Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Treatment

This course provides an opportunity to study counseling practice concepts and skills such as assessment, intervention, treatment planning and implementation strategies with individuals affected by substance abuse.  It examines critical differences in these strategies with both alcohol & different categories of psychoactive drugs.  Attention is given to recovery-oriented treatment in a multicultural society, and an overview of family aspects of chemical dependency, with special emphasis on recognized treatment issues and modalities with families is discussed.

Credits: 3 s.h.