SOWK 362 - Addiction & Recovery

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Students will develop knowledge and skills in identifying Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) problems, screening, assessment, intervention, referral, and prevention. Subjects examined in this course will include the history of AOD problems and treatment, AOD classification, effects and signs/symptoms of AOD, models of addiction, diversity, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, treatment modalities, mutual-help groups, family dynamics, prevention, and ethical considerations. Prerequisite(s): SOWK 201 SOCI 345