PSYCH 011 - Assessment for Treatment Planning - Units 3

Advisories: Reading level III or PSYCH-001 ENG-079 or ENG-001A each with a grade of "C" or better.

This course covers the assessment process used in treating people with alcohol and drug abuse. The student learns how to administer and score the Addiction Severity Index (ASI), and other assessment instruments. Based on assessment information the student will learn how to effectively garner information on the impacts of alcohol and/or drug abuse in an individual's life. Treatment programs and planning will be discussed. Relapse and preventions programs will be explored. (CSU)