Breadcrumb Home Substance Abuse Counseling Assistant AR 231 AR 231: Trauma and Addiction Download as PDF Class Program Substance Abuse Counseling Assistant Credits 4 This course offers students activities, assignments, and simulated experiences covering the fundamentals of substance abuse counseling. Emphasis on effective communication, assessing strengths and needs, and service planning. Prerequisite Courses AR 101: Introduction to Addictive Behavior