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PS 253 SUBSTANCE ABUSE: SCREENING AND ASSESSMENT



This course focuses on screening, assessment, and diagnostic procedures in substance abuse treatment. Topics covered include recognition ofrisk factors, utilization of screening and assessment instruments, drug toxicology testing procedures, interviewing skills and techniques. This course introduces students to topics regarding screening and assessment with special populations, ethnic/cultural issues, and co-morbid/dual disorders.  3 Credits Prerequisite: PS 101 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY