This course will review the new diagnostic criteria in the DSM-V related to substance use disorders as well as each of the major categories of the substances of abuse. The substances reviewed will include narcotics, the stimulants, sedative-hypnotics including alcohol, hallucinogens, as well as the latest designer drugs.
This course will cover an overview of the diagnoses of ADD and ADHD in childhood through adulthood.
This course will cover the most prevalent DSM-5 diagnoses present in the mental health and substance using populations which present in treatment and criminal justice populations.
This course will review the development of social media and its impact on the socialization process. The issues of “present” relationships versus “virtual” relationships and their impact on psychological development will be addressed.
This course specifically covers the most current information regarding domestic violence as perpetrated by those across the gender spectrum. Effective means of intervention with, and support of, the victims will be discussed.
Main Office221 Main St. 3rd Floor Hartford, CT 06106 Phone: (860) 296-6400
Satellite Office 629 Albany Avenue Hartford, CT 06112 Phone: (860) 595-3840
