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2016-2017 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
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2016-2017 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HSML 4650 - Assessment of Behavioral and Chemical Addictions

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4650. Assessment of Behavioral and Chemical Addictions. 3 hours. This course examines substance use and abuse. Its goals are to explore how society causes an increased use of substances; and to analyze systems designed to offer prevention and treatment. Special emphasis is placed on various theoretical models and concepts of addictions, and assessment techniques currently used in substance abuse/addiction treatment of adolescents. Guidelines for screening and assessing teens for alcohol abuse and drug abuse problems are discussed as well as assessment for referral and treatment; confidentiality laws; and screening and assessment in juvenile justice settings. Prerequisite(s):  HSML 3000, HSML 3100, and HSML 3700.