Sub Use Dis, Addict Couns, and Psycho

Substance Use Disorder, Addictions Counseling, and Psychopharmacology
This course is designed to increase the student's understanding of substance use disorder, drug and alcohol abuse assessment, treatment, and psychopharmacology, and best-practice counseling approaches in the context of addiction counseling. The course emphasizes the goals, strategies, and skills needed to be an effective mental health professional working with addictions and substance use disorders. This is a required course for the Mental Health emphasis.