ACD 251 - Youth Assess/Treatment of Substance Use Disorder

3.0 Credits
Identifies the dynamics and treatment needs of adolescent clients; includes life developmental tasks, physical/social dynamics; and reintegration after addiction has appeared. Assessment criteria and instruments; motivation and treatment approaches. Prerequisite: ACD 140, ACD 245, and SHS 114 or instructors permission; SHS 186 highly recommended.

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

Demonstrate the ability in interview adolescent clients in various role play situations. [REASON]
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the stages of human development and in particular adolescent development for the end result of health adulthood. [REASON]
Describe adolescent culture and identify age specific needs common to adolescent populations. [REASON]
Identify at least three screening instruments for assessing AOD abuse in youth. [REASON]
Verbally describe client placement criteria according to the ASAM criteria as it applies to adolescents. [REASON]
Describe several evidence based treatment approaches for working with adolescents who have mental illness and drug abuse issues co occurring. [REASON]
Describe in writing confidentiality regulations of Washington State and exceptions as they apply to adolescence. [REASON]
Demonstrate knowledge of challenges for adolescents transitioning home and the referral systems and state resources to assist clients before and after treatment. [REASON]