SUD 892 - Marathon not a sprint: Long term recovery management of substane use disorders & addictions

3 Credit(s) Addiction is a chronic brain disease with consequences that remain problematic years after discontinuation of use. Despite this, treatment has focused on acute interventions, generally aired out from the main health are system. This course will explore chronic care models of care that have been successful in treating other chronic conditions. Consideration will be given to the application of integrated and chronic care models to prevent relapse and improve outcomes. Three lecture hours per week. Students ma apply individual course credit toward a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate and/or a CAGS in Substance Use Disorders & Addictions.
Pre-requisite: Master’s degree or permission of the program coordinator.