This course addresses the coexistence of substance use disorders and other mental health disorders. It will focus on identification and assessment of common co-occurring disorders such as mood, anxiety, adjustment disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder. It will also explore appropriate treatment and management approaches as well as making appropriate referrals. This course fulfills one 3-unit skills requirement for the California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE). Transfer credit: CSU. Formerly: ADS R113.

This course provides an overview of the family systems approach to addiction counseling including analysis and examination of the relationship patterns that develop in families including multicultural families. The student will develop treatment strategies for assisting families and significant others during the stages of active addiction, addiction treatment, long-term recovery and relapse prevention using family-involved approaches. The student will learn techniques and strategies tailored to meet the various cultural challenges. This course fulfills one 3-unit skills course for the California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE) and Domain VC and VI of TAP 21 (Technical Assistance Publication Series: Addiction Counseling Competencies). Transfer credit: CSU.