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2019-2020 University of Maine at Machias Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 University of Maine at Machias Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PSY 351 - Chemical Dependency & Dual Diagnosis Counseling


This course is an overview of different treatment models for chemical dependency and dual diagnosis treatment. Chemical dependency for the purposes of this course will include diagnoses of substance abuse and dependence for alcohol, street drugs and abused prescription medication. Dual diagnosis in this context refers to having both a mental health diagnosis (i.e. depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder) and a substance abuse or dependence disorder. Students will be reviewing the history and development of dual diagnosis treatment and learning about screening, assessment and basic treatment models, as well as understanding the current array of services for chemical dependency. Students will also learn how to identify state board requirements for becoming a Certified Drug & Alcohol Counselor (CADC) and Licensed Drug & Alcohol Counselor (LADC), as well as the requirements to qualify and register for the professional exams. This course is required for full MHRT certification.

Prerequisites: PSY 211 and PSY 302, or permission of instructor.

Course Typically Offered Spring - Even Years

Credits: 3