HUS172 Counseling Techniques with Substance Abuse

This course helps students develop counseling techniques and strategies to work with people who have problems resulting from substance abuse and dependence. Diagnosis, assessment, treatment planning, treatment philosophies, levels of care/services, and intervention strategies will be covered thoroughly. Emphasis will be placed on helping clients maintain recovery and prevent or cope with relapse. Treating dually diagnosed clients will also be discussed. A minimum grade of C- must be earned in this course.

Credit Hours

3

Lecture Hours

3

Prerequisite

Reading proficiency and Writing proficiency or RWR090 Reading Writing and Reasoning Minimum Grade of: C

Attributes

  • Free Elective

  • Reading Content Course

Program Major Restrictions

Alcohol Drug Abuse Counseling, Human Services, Community Support Human Svs