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ASD226 (3 Credits)

Exploration of influences of culture and diversity on addictions and substance abuse. Emphasis on recovery and therapeutic relationships. Prerequisites: None.

ASD236 (2 Credits)

Review of the biopsychosocial processes of recovery and relapse in addictions. Exploration into those factors that both contribute to and inhibit recovery and relapse. Prerequisites: None.

ASD245 (2 Credits)

Examines co-occurring disorders from the bio-psycho-social model. Includes causes, consequences, assessment, and treatment, emphasizing the psychoeducational model of treatment. Prerequisites: None.

ASD250 (3 Credits)

Focus on group dynamics and group process as they relate to addictions and substance use disorders. Exploration of group developmental stages, family intervention models, various counseling approaches/techniques and their application to therapeutic, education and family groups. Prerequisites: None.

ASD275 (3 Credits)

Capstone course for level two certificate in addictions and substance use disorders program. Focus on counseling theories and techniques used by counselors as they relate to the client and family members. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.

Prerequisites: ASD220, ASD226, ASD245 and ASD250 with a grade of C or better, or permission of Instructor.

ASD285AA (1 Credit)

Stimulant use disorder treatment issues. Emphasis on current and developing treatment information. Covers common stimulant abuse characteristics and treatment strategies. Also includes community resource information. Prerequisites: None.

ASD285BB (1 Credit)

Adolescent substance abuse treatment issues. Emphasis on current and developing treatment information. Covers common adolescent substance abuse characteristics and treatment strategies. Also includes community resource information. Prerequisites: None.

ASD285CC (1 Credit)

A brief review of current addiction issues. Emphasis on current and developing treatment information. Covers common alcohol and drug addiction characteristics and treatment strategies. Also includes community resource information. Prerequisites: None.

ASD285DD (1 Credit)

Issues regarding motivational change in substance abuse treatment. Emphasis on current and developing treatment information. Covers common motivational change techniques. Also includes community resource information. Prerequisites: None.

ASD285EE (1 Credit)

Domestic violence and substance abuse treatment issues. Emphasis on current and developing domestic violence and substance abuse information. Covers techniques, strategies, and treatment modalities for domestic violence and substance abuse patients. Also includes community resource information. Prerequisites: None.