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Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of C or higher is required for all prerequisite courses.
Introduces management and treatment of persons with co-existing psychiatric and substance abuse disorders within chemical dependency behavioral health modalities. Building on topics covered in SOSC 319, study focuses on common issues facing alcohol and drug counselors and other behavioral health counselors who manage cases of persons diagnosed as having a psychiatric disorder in addition to substance abuse disorder, includes pain management utilizing 12 step programs, conflicts with such programs, working with families, integration of treatment and treatment modalities.