As opioid crisis looms, UT-Arlington launches a new degree for substance abuse, treatment - The Dallas Morning News

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The University of Texas at Arlington will add a new degree in substance abuse and treatment, the first of its kind on Texas.

Beginning this fall, the degree will teach students to understand substance abuse and treat individuals, families, groups and communities using evidence-based practices, the university said in a press release.

In the next decade, demand for substance use treatment professionals is expected to grow 25%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Karen Magruder, director of undergraduate programs in the School of Social Work, said in a statement that the degree addresses an immense need.

“Due to the growing opioid crisis and related rising concerns, we need to act urgently by addressing those issues and equipping a capable workforce,” she said.

Although several community colleges in Texas offer certificates or associate degrees in substance use and abuse counseling, this will be the first such bachelor’s degree in Texas, according to UTA.

Stigma around substance abuse often contributes to a lack of training programs, particularly at the undergraduate level, Micki Washburn, assistant professor of social work, said in a press release.

“When you think about how substance use is conceptualized in general, there’s still a lot of people who look at this as a moral failing rather than a public health issue, so allocation of resources to things that are framed through a moral lens versus through a health lens tends to be underfunded,” she said. “Our hope is that graduates of our program will help fill these gaps in the field.”

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