SUD 887 - Can We Stop the Revolving Door? Acute Treatment of Substance Use Disorders & Addictions

3 Credit(s) This course investigates acute care service delivery in the treatment of substance use disorders and addictions. Primarily focused on the experience of withdrawal and craving management, students learn how the therapeutic relationship can establish a holding environment for treatment to occur. Students will also learn how the therapeutic leverage clinical opportunities for recovery and mediate risks. The needs of families at this phase of treatment will also be carefully considered.Three lecture hours per week. Students may apply individual course credit toward a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate and/or CAGS in Substance Use Disorders & Addictions.
Pre-requisite: Master’s degree or permission of the coordinator.