HUST 2750 - Current Trends in Addiction & Mental Health

Institution:

Darton State College (Closed)

Subject:

Human Services Technology

Description:

This course addresses contemporary issues in addictions and mental health. Emphasis is in four major areas: ethnic and cultural issues that influence diagnosis, treatment and utilization of services, special populations such as consumers/clients with HIV and or AIDS; dual diagnosis; and matching treatment services to individual client needs (i.e., brief therapy, partial hospitalization, out-patient treatment, etc.) In addition attention will be given to the following current issues in the fields: treatment issues for adolescent and geriatric consumers and or clients; spiritual concerns and disciplines; gay and or lesbian issues; relapse dynamics and prevention, and managed care and treatment costs. Prerequisite: HUST 2650, HUST 2700, HUST 2210 or HUST 2310 or permission of the instructor. Offered: Fall, Spring.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.darton.edu

Phone Number:

(229) 317-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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