PSY-8154 - Substance Related and Addictive Disorder Assessment and Treatment Planning

Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8

This course provides an overview of substance-related and addictive disorder assessment and treatment planning. One overarching goal of the course is to give you exposure to various screening and assessment measures used in the process of assessment of substance-related and addictive disorders. A second overarching goal is to develop skills related to treatment planning for substance-related and addictive disorders including clinical interview, knowledge of addictive processes, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Finally, you will use the results of the assessment measures to inform diagnostic considerations and decision making around treatment goals and interventions.