PSYC 5173 - Foundations of Substance Abuse and Addiction

3 Hours. An historical, cultural, ethical, and clinical overview of alcoholism and drug dependency; the etiology, assessment, introduction to diagnostic process, prevention, and recovery models for chemical dependency. Theoretical frameworks are the foundation to increase students’ knowledge of substance abuse and addiction. Prerequisite: full admission to the Substance Abuse Counseling Program or Departmental Permission.