HSVC C104 - Trtmnt Issues/Substance Abuse

Institution:

Coastline Community College

Subject:

Human Services

Description:

This course will introduce students to theoretical and intervention models involved in the treatment of substance dependencies. Students will explore the effects of substance abuse on the individual, the family unit, workplace, and the community. Topics include counselor characteristics, legal and ethical issues facing substance abuse counselors, pharmacology, substance abuse assessment, issues of diversity and treatment, group counseling, family counseling, codependency and enabling, and modalities of treatment. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.coastline.edu

Phone Number:

(714) 546-7600

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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