HUS 1320 - Women and Addiction

Institution:

Jamestown Community College

Subject:

Human Services

Description:

Provides chemical dependency students and professionals with information and experiences to develop an awareness of issues specific to the alcohol and drug dependent woman. Strategies are introduced to implement effective treatment for women. Overall focus is gender differences in treatment and enhancing women's recovery. Special topics include cocaine addiction, ADOA concerns, AIDS/HIV, eating disorders, and the impact of violence on women's lives. Meets OASAS standards for 15 hours of counselor/training in specific client population or therapeutic relationship skills. OASAS Provider Number ED0056AL. 1 credit hour. Prerequisite: HUS 1310 or employment in an alcoholism counseling agency; Eligibility: ENG 1530; Must meet minimum college level reading score: Accuplacer 80+ or Asset 40+. J occasionally

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sunyjcc.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 338-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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