Alcoholism and Substance Abuses Counselor CASAC   

This course provides a comprehensive outlook and exploration of the diversity of alcoholism and substance abuse interventions and treatment approaches. Various assessment tools and Diagnostic Criteria are introduced as a skill set and tool in the evaluative process. Treatment and prevention techniques are presented as well as school and community-based intervention programs. Inpatient treatment and rehabilitation programs, residential treatment programs, detoxification services, medically supervised ambulatory drug-free treatment programs, methadone maintenance, psychotherapy, acupuncture, cognitive/behavioral approaches as well as self-help principles are discussed as part of this comprehensive study of the Substance Use Disorder Treatment dynamic.

The impact of alcoholism and substance abuse on the family and assessment skills for effective intervention are covered. Also studied are the dynamics of relapse prevention and the importance of alternative copying strategies. The various approaches used in developing effective vocational and educational plans that will minimize the likelihood of relapse and maintain healthy family relationships are addressed. (Prerequisites: ASC 01 and ASC 02 or permission of the program coordinator.) 40 hours, 4 CEU