SOCW610F Alcoholism & Chemical Substance Abuse & Dependency
This course explores the characteristics and contexts and assessment and treatment of alcoholism and chemical substance abuse and dependency applying a person-in-environment perspective. Students will learn, for adolescents and adults, how to use screening and assessment tools for substance use disorders, diagnosis substance use disorders using the DSM-5, and develop treatment strategies. Attention is given to the role of trauma in substance abuse, working with clients with co-occurring disorders, and culturally responsive practice with individuals belonging to diverse communities and vulnerable and underserved populations who are at risk of substance abuse and dependency. Students will gain knowledge and skills for applying motivational interviewing and brief strategic family treatment for prevention and intervention. The course content meets California Board of Behavioral Sciences prelicensure requirement in the area of alcoholism and chemical substance abuse and dependency.