L.MHC 537 - Assessment & Diagnosis in Addictions

Credits: 3

This course will emphasize use of appropriate assessment tools and strategies for diagnosis of addictive disorders according to current diagnostic classification systems. This course will also include discussion of the effects of various psychoactive substances, and with a special focus on differential diagnosis and recognition of instances in which medical referral and/or consultation is appropriate.

Prerequisite: L.MHC 535
Co-requisite: None