ADS 730 Addictions and Co-Occurring Disorders

3 credit hours

Substance abuse is often seen in those that have other mental health diagnoses. The presence of substance use and other mental health diagnoses are referred to as co-occurring disorders. Students will develop an understanding of the complexities of “treating co-occurring disorders” - or “counseling persons with multiple diagnoses”. The course will cover information regarding the relationship with mental health disorders, as well as assessment tools, diagnosis, and various risk factors specific to diagnoses.