Assessment & Diagnosis of Addictive & Behavioral Health Problems

Course examines the diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders as well as a number of other major mental health disorders often seen as co-occurring in substance abusing populations. It also provides a systematic approach to screening, assessment, and diagnosis of addictive and behavioral health problems in order to determine the most appropriate initial course of action given the client’s needs, characteristics and available resources. Finally, it provides a significant opportunity for hands-on practice in documentation and ethical decision-making.

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