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Assessment and Treatment of Alcohol and Drug Problems
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X437 (1 semester unit in Public Health)
15 hours CE credit: BRN, LCSW/MFT, and psychologists
Meets the requirement of training in assessment and treatment of chemical dependency for licensure and relicensure in California by the Board of Psychology or the Board of Behavioral Sciences
Get an overview of the diagnosis and treatment of chemically dependent clients, the basic physical effects and pharmacologic actions of commonly abused substances and the changing patterns of assessment and treatment of chemical dependency. Study models for understanding chemical addiction and its treatment, especially as it differs from other psychological approaches. Note: You are expected to visit one self-help meeting and do a brief writeup. Enrollment is limited.