This course meets the requirement of training in assessment and treatment of chemical dependency for licensure and relicensure in California by the Board of Psychology or the Board of Behavioral Sciences. Mental health and health professionals who want to increase their understanding of chemical dependency and its treatment can benefit from this course. It presents an overview of the diagnosis and treatment of chemically dependent clients, the basic physical effects and pharmacologic actions of commonly abused substances, and the changing patterns of assessment and treatment of chemical dependency. Emphasis is on providing professional practitioners with a model for understanding chemical addiction and its treatment, especially as it differs from other psychological approaches.
Enrollment is limited.
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