COUN 613 - Substance Abuse

This course will introduce you to some of the basic principles and practices in the field of substance abuse. We will examine contemporary perspectives on alcohol and other drug use and addictive behavior, including smoking, compulsive gambling, eating disorders, and sexual addictions. We will examine the effects of these substances on individuals, families, and the community at large with a focus on gender and ethnicity differences in addicted populations. The course will provide an introduction to the basic principles of substance abuse theory and treatment and to the assessment and diagnosis of these problems.

Course credits: 2