[ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2014-2015 Graduate Academic Catalog 
    
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SWK 655 - Substance Abuse Assessment and Intervention (elective)

3 credit hours
Prerequisites: Successful completion of all foundation courses and SWK 610 .
This is an elective course which is available to MSW students who have completed the foundation curriculum. The course provides a comprehensive introduction to the assessment and treatment of persons with substance-related disorders. Attention is directed to the pharmacology and etiology of substance abuse and dependence, assessment tools and processes, and treatment options. Other topics explored in the course will include family dynamics, adult children of alcoholics, co-occurring disorders, and populations at risk of substance-related disorders.


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