Overview

Alcoholism and drug abuse are specialized problems that need to be addressed by personnel with specialized knowledge.Specifically, these problems call for experts trained in management, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and aftercare of drug abuse programs. Universiti Malaysia Sabah offers Master of Counseling Psychology (Drug Abuse) and Postgraduate Diploma in Drug Abuse in response to the lack of trained professionals to address the substance abuse crisis occurring in Malaysia.The program aims to produce expert in the areas of prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and aftercare, as well as management of related services.This programme is designed to provide personnel with the necessary knowledge and skills to handle administration, education, prevention and treatment of substance abuse programmes. Topics and skills include assessment, treatment planning, motivational interviewing of drug abuse counselling, and pharmacology of drug, relapse prevention, and community resources. Graduates from this programme will be equipped with knowledge and skill in their respective field of specialisation.