COUN 5683 - Substance Abuse Assessment Strategies

3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to introduce students to the major theories and methods currently employed in the assessment and treatment of substance abuse and addiction. The student in the course will examine procedures by which a counselor/program identifies and evaluates an individual’s strengths, weaknesses, problems, and needs, which will be used in the development of a treatment plan. Evaluation of substance abuse patterns and assessment of various treatment alternatives. Process of intervention and various approaches to treatment.
Restrictions: Full admission to the Substance Abuse Counseling Program or department permission.