CSG 5900 - Addictions

This course is an introduction to the field of addiction counseling. It is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills needed to counseling individuals with addictions. A biopsychosocial framework will be presented to assist in understanding addictive behaviors and substance use and abuse. The philosophies related to prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery will also be explored. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus )