SOC WK 4620: Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Course Description

This course examines the interface of psychological, physical, social, and spiritual aspects of addiction. It is designed to deepen students' abilities to address clients' issues related to addictions and addictive behaviors, including prevention, assessment, and intervention. It builds on the generalized helping model within a systems perspective, and it introduces specialized skills for working with individuals, with specific groups of clients, with families, and with small groups.