HSER222 — Introduction to Substance Use Disorders
HSER 222 - Introduction to Substance Use Disorders HSER 222 - Introduction to Substance Use Disorders 3 Credits Provides an overview of the issue of substance abuse, including history, extent of the problem and prevention and treatment. Introduces models and theories of addiction and treatment, differences in abuse patterns among groups, the impact of social systems and resources for the chemical dependency professional. 0 Fees Quarters Typically all Online Spring Online Designed to Serve Professional technical students in Chemical Dependency Professional and Human Services Transfer students as an area of emphasis. Individuals employed in the fields of chemical dependency, counseling and human services. Active Date 20240322T08:40:37 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Lecture 33 Total Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Transferable Elective Yes Course Outline Models and theories of addiction, the role of systems, including the impact, on and the role of families, research and information sources, treatment variables, and prevention. A. Theories and models of addiction B. Evaluating, selecting and applying models of treatment C. Factors leading to successful treatment and recovery D. Social, political, economic, and cultural factors E. Government, organizational, and educational resources F. Theories and strategies for prevention of substance abuse Student Learning