ADA 6350 - Approaches to Addiction Services

This course will increase students’ competency in a variety of helping strategies to employ with individuals that use substances. Students will learn how to identify and utilize screening and assessment tools, evidence-based approaches and services, and medical and pharmacological resources. The class will explore the needs of individuals, families, and communities through an equity and social justice lens that focus on the evaluation of social determinants of health to provide the appropriate supports and increase individual’s ability to engage in a recovery continuum.

Note: Open to graduate students only.

Credits: 3 hours