PSYC 737 Sub.Use Disorders & Addictions

This course will enhance PsyD students’ foundational knowledge and skills related to the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of substance use disorders (SUDs) and other addictions. Students will receive an overview of the addiction process, common substances of abuse, and other process addictions. Focus will be placed on the assessment and diagnosis of SUDs using validated tools (e.g. DAST, AUDIT, CRAFFT) and DSM-5 TR criteria. Methods of prevention, treatment, and socio-cultural issues will also be discussed. (Students must earn a B or higher in this class,