HSS - Human Services Substance Abuse

This course provides an overview of substance use issues, including: understanding the substance use experience of the user and the impact of substance use disorder on the family and the larger community; assessment of substance use from abuse to dependence; historical aspects of use and of treatment, including the current treatment delivery system; etiology with particular emphasis on application to the counseling process; 12-step groups and their role in counseling individuals with substance use problems; prevention efforts to reduce alcohol/drug problems. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

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 AODA treatment, barriers to recovery, signs/symptoms of addiction in each population, as well as human development /behavior. The focus of this course will be to demonstrate how substance use disorders impact women, adolescents, families, and children as well as the therapy and dynamics of counseling as it relates to the treatment consideration of special populations. This course will also emphasize the rules and regulations of AODA treatment as well as the professional ethics/IODAPCA treatment. Pre-requisite(s): HSS 534. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

This course focuses on the role of the family in addictions counseling, in addition to the impact of substance use disorders on family and significant others. Students learn prevention and intervention treatment strategies specific for conducting family counseling to prevent, treat, and promote recovery from addictions. Family engagement, family counseling skills, and community education and advocacy are addressed. Special topics covered include survivors of domestic violence, adolescents, and women discussed from a family systems approach to addictions counseling. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

This course is designed to provide an overview of the ethical dimensions and best practices of addictions counseling including related areas of the profession’s Codes of Ethics and legal issues, such as client confidentiality, professional impairment, and scope of practice. Clinical vignettes are utilized for students to practice ethical decision making for addictions counseling. Special populations, such as aging, military, court-involved clients, adolescents, women and underserved populations, will be discussed in terms of ethical, legal, and advocacy implications. Students learn about related licensing certification, professional organizations, and career development opportunities. Additional professional roles and responsibilities for various treatment settings are addressed, including assessment, records management and treatment coordination. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

This course provides students with an overview of the continuum of care in addictions treatment, including prevention, screening, intake, clinical assessment, DSM/ICD diagnosis, treatment planning, and aftercare/relapse prevention. Students learn evidence-based assessment and treatment approaches appropriate for clients with co-occurring disorders. Students acquire advanced strategies for addictions case conceptualization, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and relapse prevention, with the consideration of environmental, biological, social, and cultural factors, as well as those influenced by gender. Case vignettes provided allow students the opportunity to integrate assessment, diagnosis, and strengths-based treatment approaches for diverse clinical populations throughout the lifespan in various treatment settings. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

This course includes an examination of theories of addictions, as well as advanced knowledge and skills in addictions counseling. Theories are applied to the addictions counseling framework, including the etiology of substance use disorders and process addictions, and methods of addictions counseling. Culturally-sensitive and evidence-based treatment techniques are discussed for different levels of care (from inpatient to outpatient) and types of counseling (including individual, group and family). The importance of resource development and aftercare processes will also be identified. Thus overview of adjunctive treatment, recovery support groups, case management, and referrals is provided. Furthermore, information on ethical processing of funding and regulatory documentation will be provided. Experiential learning opportunities in this course include structured activities and clinical exercises for synthesis and implementation of information into counseling practices. Special topics information into counseling practices. Special topics covered include addictions treatment with court mandated clients. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

This course provides an overview of holistic, neurobiological, alternative theories, and psychopharmacological treatment approaches to addiction. Examples of holistic approaches include acupuncture and meditation, whereas neurobiological approaches encompass biological processes within the brain throughout the course of addiction. Alternative theories includes harm reduction and moderation management. Psychopharmacology is discussed as it relates to managing treatment, relapse prevention, and recovery of addiction through the use of medications. Consultation services are discussed in relation to treatment coordination. Special topics include biomedical issues and infectious diseases in addiction treatment (e.g., Hepatitis, HIV, etc.) Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours