CPSS/420
Issues of Substance Abuse and Addiction
Course level: Undergraduate
Christine O.
BSA
Online classes, always on, 24/7/365
Go to class any time of the day or night. If you have questions, call 866-354-1800 to speak with an Enrollment Representative.
This course examines the history of substance abuse and addiction, including the effects of addiction on individuals, families, and communities. Topics include national and international perspectives and strategies regarding addiction, as well as their relationship to the judicial system. The course includes an overview of the major models of substance abuse, prevention, intervention, and rehabilitation.
Required materials
The materials required for this course are covered in your resource fees.
Earn these career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.
Substance Abuse Counseling
Examine the effects of substance abuse and addiction on different populations.
Substance Abuse
Integrate models of substance abuse prevention, intervention, and rehabilitation in delivery of support services.
Motivational Interviewing
Analyze evidence-based strategies for working with justice-involved individuals affected by addiction.