MHR 351 - Substance Use & Dual Diagnosis Counseling

This course is an overview of different treatment models for substance use and dual diagnosis treatment. Substance use for the purposes of this course will include diagnoses of substance use disorders 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 use disorder, though it can also refer to other physical or developmental disorders. 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 substance use disorders. This course partially satisfies Maine MHRT/C Certification competencies. Prerequisite: PSY 211 and PSY 202, or permission of instructor.

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

Course Typically Offered Spring - Even Years

Credits: 3