PSI465 Contemporary Trends in Substance Use

The students will gain expanded knowledge of substance use disorders to include: harm reduction, stigma, opioid
epidemic, health equity, pharmacological components of treatment, effects of substance use and more. The
students will have the opportunity to participate in an internship at Strong Recovery which provides the
opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills learned from this course to practice. The course is designed to meet
section 1 requirements for credentialed addiction counselors (CASAC) as established by the New York State
Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS).

Credits: 3
Offered: Spring
Offered Online: No terms identified
Modes: In-Person
Prerequisites: None
Restrictions: None
PSI465 Contemporary Trends in Substance Use course information is subject to change, please check the latest schedule.