PSYC127

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Evaluation and Diagnosis of the Addicted Client

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

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Identify and classify psychological, social, and physiological signs and symptoms of alcohol and other drug abuse, including nicotine dependence in the client to make an accurate diagnosis and formulate a treatment plan.

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Document ongoing treatment needs identified by regular assessments performed throughout the continuum of care and negotiate adjustments to the treatment plans to assure new treatment needs are addressed.

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Explain the purpose, rationale, and methods associated with the assessment process to the client to assure understanding and compliance.

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Evaluate the client’s appropriateness and eligibility for admission or referral to a range of programs by assessing the match between the client’s needs and program target populations and services.

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Provide relevant information to the client through formal and informal processes to introduce specific knowledge to support the recovery process.