This introductory course examines the physiological, psychological and sociological impact of drug and alcohol abuse. Emphasis placed on the disease concept of addiction and its progressive nature. This course acquaints the student with a variety of treatment techniques unique to the field of drug and alcohol addiction. The course emphasizes learning through an experimental modality. This course is an overview of various types of addictions and the resulting characteristics and behavior patterns of the addicted individual.
Emphasis is on etiology assessment and treatment.
This course examines the impact of drug and alcohol addiction on the family. The focus will be on reviewing models of family dysfunction and methods of treating the addicted family.