Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders Across the Lifespan Theory

This course focuses on the etiology, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of outcomes for people with substance use related disorders. Target populations include individuals of all ages diagnosed with medical or mental health disorders, at risk for, or who suffer from, an acute or chronic substance use related disorder. Major classes of substances used by these populations will be presented. Culturally relevant, evidence based practice frameworks are presented. Systems of care delivery are analyzed for economic, ethical, cultural, and political factors that influence care delivery to populations seeking treatment for substance use related disorders.