Treatment Approach/Substance Abuse (GRCP 632)

Term: 2008-2009 Spring Term

Faculty

Christopher PatroneShow MyInfo popup for Christopher Patrone

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Schedule

Mon, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (1/5/2009 - 4/6/2009) Location: MAIN MH 311

Description

Surveys treatment intervention models and philosophies for treating substance-abusing clients. Models discussed include: individual, group, family, and therapeutic communities; Alcoholics Anonymous; residential treatment; outpatient approaches and comparative theories. Aims to help the therapist distinguish among therapeutic approaches and to determine appropriate treatment selections for various case situations. Prerequisite: GRCP 630 or permission of department Chair.