PCO 438 - Introduction to Addictive Disorders

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This course provides an introduction to alcoholism, substance abuse, and other addictive disorders. It includes an overview of assessment methodologies, the treatment models of addictive disorders, and the tools for recognizing the signs and symptoms of substance use, misuse, abuse, dependence, dual disorders, and mentally ill substance abusers. The basic pharmacological, physiological, and medical aspects of chemical dependence are explained along with the historic development of alcohol and other drug usage, self-help groups, and treatment delivery systems.