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The students will gain foundational and comprehensive knowledge of substance use disorders to include: emerging trends, biopsychosocial model, treatment approaches, group facilitation, medication management, addiction as a brain disease, social aspects of addiction and more. The students will have the opportunity to participate in an internship at Strong Recovery which provides the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills learned from this course to practice. The course is designed to meet section 1 requirements for credentialed addiction counselors (CASAC) as established by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS).