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2018-2019 Catalog: Undergraduate, Graduate, and College of Law [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HSML 4650 - Assessment of Behavioral and Chemical Addictions

3.0-3.0
4650. 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): Must have either HSML 4100 or HSML 4120.