Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 SGPP Catalog and Handbook 
    
2017-2018 SGPP Catalog and Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PSY455 Introduction to Chemical Dependency (3 cr.)


This course provides an introduction to addictions and related human services, including physiology of chemical dependency, interviewing, group dynamics, and the impact of chemical dependency on family members. Specific treatments and an overview of state and community treatment resources are examined.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

  1. Understand the main theories, including the history and influences, of addiction counseling.
  2. Apply assessment and diagnosis of addiction and addiction problems, including the use of the DSM-IV in such assessment and diagnosis.
  3. Explain the various models of addiction.
  4. Describe and apply relapse prevention models.
  5. Identify self-help groups that match the needs of the client.
  6. Demonstrate counseling techniques that are associated with relapse prevention.



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