DSAB 232 - Dual Diagnosis (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: None
This course introduces the student to the various integrated models of treatment for consumers who simultaneously experience a mental illness condition as well as chemical dependency diagnosis. The student will become familiar with assessments, interventions, relapse prevention, treatment planning and level of care for various types of dual diagnoses including non-addicting pharmacology. Specifically, students will understand the relationship between polysubstance use and psychosis, schizophrenia, cognition, affective, mood and personality disorders including the remission of one or both disorders. The prevalence of dual disorders within the homeless and prison system will be explored. Working with the family and other resources, including self-help fellowships are presented.