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Print this PageSOCW-139 Overview of Substance Abuse
Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG 016 ; SOCW 136 (effective through Spring 2016)
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG 030 or successful completion of RDNG 016 , ACLT 075 or ACLT-076; SOCW 136, minimum 2.0 (effective Summer 2016)
Students will be introduced to the assessment and treatment approaches for addictive disorders: theories of addiction and treatment; and social dimensions of addiction and sobriety support. This class is appropriate for both students engaged in a course of study and beginning substance abuse workers in the field. It will apply toward the beginning substance abuse workers in the field. It will apply toward the educational requirements for the MCC certificate in Substance Abuse Treatment Services and certification as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor.