SPADA
What is an educational program in alcohol and substance abuse?
The program's purpose is to provide a multidisciplinary, balanced orientation to theory and practice, consider a breadth of contemporary issues, and emphasize all methods for dealing with the problems of substance abuse.
What do alcohol and substance abuse personnel do?
The course of study addresses varied aspects of service delivery such as continuum of care, prevention, assessment, treatment, and clinical supervision. Professionals in various fields, e.g., psychology, social work, corrections, sociology, management, and community education, use the knowledge and skills they acquire through the program to specialize in a variety of job settings where substance abuse and alcoholism demand attention.
Where do alcohol and substance abuse personnel work?
Completion of the program enhances employability for a number of careers in both public and private sectors. Some examples are:
- private practice
- inpatient, residential, & outpatient chemical dependency treatment programs
- public schools, colleges, and universities
- public health organizations
- law enforcement agencies
- local, state, and federal substance abuse policy-making organizations
- employee assistance programs
- churches