NSU Catalog 2017-2018 
    
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NSU Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CGPS 747 - Chemical Abuse and Dependency Counseling


This course explores the historical perspective of the use, abuse, and addictive nature of mood-altering chemicals; cultural, gender, and age differences in usage; the etiology and continuum of use and abuse; and current DSM categories. Also included are the effects on family members; the health behavioral, and psychological effects of mood-altering chemicals; community and referral sources; appropriate treatment matching strategies and terminology; metabolism and physiology; co-morbid issues; assessment tools; recovery processes; and evidence-based treatments. 3 credits