BHHS 230 — Substance Use and Behavioral Health
This course introduces students to the field of substance use disorders and their impact on individuals, families, and communities. Emphasizing a biopsychosocial and strengths -based perspective, the course explores the causes, consequences, and treatment of substance use across diverse populations. Students will examine common substances of abuse, models of prevention and intervention, the effects of substance use on family systems, and the complexities of co -occurring mental health conditions. Core topics include asse ssment, relapse prevention, ethics, recovery-oriented care, and linkages to community resources. Prerequisite(s): BHHS-100 Corequisite(s): none