BHAV 132 Substance Use Public Policy

• Summarize governmental policies regarding substance use and treatment of related disorders such as criminalization/legalization of use, criminal prosecution, public safety, treatment funding, access to treatment, and/or involuntary treatment
• Locate and characterize state and federal rules and regulations for the provision of Substance Use Disorder treatment services
• Identify and explain the range of local behavioral health and Substance Use Disorder treatment systems
• Detail the eligibility criteria and application process for public-funded out-patient Substance Use Disorder treatment
• Advocate to legislative and executive branches of government for policy change
• Articulate the eligibility requirements and application process for Substance Use Disorder Professional and Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee credentials
• Describe the impact of criminal history and drug use on employment and credentialing within behavioral healthcare, and possibilities of redress