PSY V7100 Chemical Dependency and Mental Health
This course aims to help students to understand the challenges to mental health caused by chemical dependency. A particular focus of the course will be on the concept of "dual diagnosis" and how it affects treatment. A number of specific (especially behavioral) techniques for the treatment of chemical dependency is examined.
Prerequisite
Undergraduate courses in substance abuse and/or abnormal psychology.
Contact Hours
3 hr./wk.