Curriculum

REHS 2321 - Introduction to Addictions Studies
Offered: Fall, Spring, and As Scheduled

Provides an introduction to the antecedents and the rehabilitation of the disability of addiction in the areas of vocational, social, familial, personal and physical areas. Includes information about multiple disabilities (e.g., physical and emotional disability and substance abuse).

REHS 3340 - Intermediate Aspects in Addictions Studies

Provides an examination of cultural, ethical, legal, biological, psychopharmacological, and familial aspects of addictions. Included will be issues related to dual diagnoses in the area of mental health and addictions. Prerequisite REHS 2321 or Consent of Instructor

REHS 4340 - Clinical Issues in Addictions Studies
Offered: As Scheduled

The course focuses on treatment, prevention and intervention approaches as these related to substance abuse. Therapeutic rehabilitation approaches (group, individual, family, conjoint) are addressed in relations to the various populations. Evaluation, assessment, consultation and referral are processes in the therapeutic approaches that are covered. Crisis intervention is an essential area when working with the addictive populations and is included in the therapeutic approaches.

REHS4345 - Addictions Studies in Special Populations
Offered: As Scheduled

The course focuses on alcoholism and substance abuse in special populations. A rationale for evaluation, planning for the treatment, and prevention of alcoholism and substance abuse for specific populations will be addressed. Multicultural issues are addressed not only in the specific populations of minorities but in other special populations as well. The legal and ethical aspects in regards to special populations who have a substance disability will be addressed.