ADS R107 - Alcohol/Drug Treatment of Adolescents

    Recent Professors
    Vanessa Alva, Lois Zsarnay
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Spring 2024
    Class Size
    30–35 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course integrates the biological, psychological and social factors of teen development into a comprehensive model for treating adolescents with substance use disorders. The differences between adolescent and adult treatment engagement, assessment, counseling skills and readiness to change will be explored. The unique set of ethical, legal, fiscal and social implications regarding teens in treatment and their effected family members will be discussed. Students will learn about the cross-cultural differences existing within the adolescent population.
    Usually Held
    Thu 7:00pm–9:50pm, Tue Thu 7:00pm–8:15pm