PSY 360 - Assessment & Treatment of Substance Abuse

Institution:

Edgewood College

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Description:

This course emphasizes that assessing individuals for potential substance abuse disorders, developing effective treatment plans, and providing the required treatment and aftercare should all be part of one seamless process. Various assessment instruments, interviewing methods, and diagnostic tools will be reviewed. Included will be a full discussion of Prochaska and Miller's Stages of Change Model and Motivational Interviewing. A review of treatment options will include 12-step and other self-help groups, outpatient individual and group therapies, hospital based interventions and long-term residential treatment. Cognitive-behavioral, family systems, interpersonal and psychopharmacological approaches to treatment will all be explored.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.edgewood.edu

Phone Number:

(608) 663-4861

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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