MHA 135 - Substance Use and Interventions

Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75

Restricted to students in Mental Health and Addictions
Students will develop knowledge and skills to effectively respond to substance use challenges and co-existing issues of substance use and mental illness. Student will learn about different substances and their effects. Emphasis will be on understanding substance use, addiction processes and facilitating intervention strategies, and promoting recovery. Students will learn about evidence based treatment approaches and harm reduction practices.