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Sep 09, 2024
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EPSY 633 - Substance Abuse Units: 3 Survey of concepts of alcoholism and other chemical substance dependency. Assessment and treatment modalities applied to addictive disorders.
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground, or Hybrid, or Online-Asynchronous. Grading: A-F grading only. Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to: - Gain an understanding of the basic philosophical/scientific assumptions that underlie the various theoretical models of addiction and recovery.
- Gain a basic understanding of the theoretical underpinnings, methodologies, and research findings employed in the addictions field through reading, discussion, and evaluation of empirical research.
- Apply and integrate various models of addiction and recovery into the counseling setting.
- Develop of a well-defined personal theory of addiction and recovery that has a practical and meaningful application in the counseling field.
- Gain an understanding and sensitivity to the needs of differing groups impacted by addiction and the relevance of adopting a social justice and multicultural perspective.
- Gain a basic working knowledge of the psychopharmacology of alcohol, and major drugs and classes of abused substances as well as prescription drugs commonly used in treating mental health and addiction issues.
- Understand of the principles and application of prevention, intervention, and treatment strategies.
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