HSS 535 Substance Use Disorders and Treatment Considerations of Special Populations

This course provides an overview and history of alcohol and other drug abuse (AODA) as it relates to special populations (women & adolescents), addiction services, treatment considerations and modalities of alcohol and other drug abuse (AODA) treatment, barriers to recovery, signs/symptoms of addiction in each population, as well as human development /behavior. The focus of this course is to demonstrate how substance use disorders impact women, adolescents, families, and children. Additionally, the course covers therapy and dynamics of counseling as it relates to the treatment consideration of special populations.