CNMH 540 - Substance Abuse and Dependency

Institution:

Bridgewater State University

Subject:

Counseling - Mental Health

Description:

This course is an overview of substance abuse and dependency, including etiological and treatment models, current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) diagnostic criteria and differential diagnosis according to the current DSM. Also included are discussions of evidence based treatments and basic strategies for evaluating counseling outcomes in addiction counseling.

Credits:

1.50

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.bridgew.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 531-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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