SWO 201 — Alcohol and Drug Counselor Overview
/3 contact hours This course will provide a comprehensive overview of substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation focusing on various treatment approaches, treatment settings, and types of counseling including individual, group and family techniques. Topics include evidence-based theories, models, stages and functions of alcohol and drug abuse treatment. Students will practice using assessment instruments and developing treatment plans. The impact that drug and alcohol use/abuse have on society and cultures, including the effects on healthcare, political, and criminal justice systems, will be examined. Prerequisite(s): PSY 228 and PSY 232 Core fulfilled: None