SOC 409 - Treatment of Substance Abuse and Dependence I

Institution:

Post University

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Description:

This course examines methods and underlying theories of the major group approaches to treatment of substance abuse. Emphases on group dynamics and other group processes are presented as this course explores well known group modes. Behavioral and psychological admissions and placement criteria are comprehensively reviewed. Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and other prominent peer-centered organizations, group and family therapy, multi-modal treatment, and milieu therapy are included. In addition, support systems, such as Al-Anon, for the families of substance abusers are studied. Lectures and discussions are augmented by experiential learning techniques such as visits to residential treatment facilities, group exercises, etc. Prerequisites: SOC317; PSY318.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.post.edu/

Phone Number:

(800) 345-2562

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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