AC 501 — Chemical Dependency Counseling I: 3 Credits (3 Lec)
(Sp) ACCO-CERT, CNSL-MS, and SCNS-MED majors only. This course will provide an overall introduction to addiction counseling. The class will also provide an introduction to the assessment and treatment of alcoholism and other chemical dependencies, with emphasis on the application of specific clinical strategies to this specialized problem area. Since substance abuse may underlie or coexist with a variety of other problems, including family violence, mental illness, health issues, etc., the mental health professional trained in the assessment and treatment of chemical dependency will be better able to assess and intervene appropriately.