CSL 538 Alcohol & Subst Abuse Cnslg

This course will provide students with the fundamentals of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning in addictions counseling. An overview of the history of alcohol and drug use in the United States, specific drug classifications, and effective treatment approaches will be presented. Students will understand the complex dynamics of addiction and its effects on child, adolescent, and adult addicts, and their families. Students are exposed to 12-step and self-help groups in the community and psycho-educational groups in schools. Emphasis will be placed on counseling diverse populations and the CASAC certification requirements. Spring (3 credits)