Abstract
The subject will introduce students to a range of clinical assessment and treatment modalities for alcohol and other drugs addictions as well as for comorbidity of addiction with mental health disorders including development of treatment plans, care coordination and case management, pharmacotherapy and psychosocial approaches such as brief intervention, CBT, … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
The importance of screening and assessments to the development of treatment plans, care coordination and case managementThe variety of pharmacotherapy and psychosocial treatment modalities availableThe importance of treating Alcohol and Other Drug and Mental Health comorbidities simultaneously rather than in isolation of each otherThe importance of using culturally appropriate assessments … For more content click the Read More button below.
Assessment items
1. Case Study Discussion
2. AOD Program Funding Submission
Assumed knowledge
WEL229 Alcohol, Other Drugs and Gambling OR equivalent (as assessed by the Course Director).
Enrolment restrictions
Expectation of prior learning is completion of WEL229 Drugs, Alcohol & Gambling Studies, OR similar (consult with Course Director)