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ADCT-10Introduction to Addiction Studies
CSU(3.00 units LEC)Grade Only
An overview of the historical and contemporary role of drugs in society emphasizing the physical, social, and emotional consequences of alcohol and other drug use and abuse within a general systems theory framework.Topics will include disease etiology, physiological aspects of addiction, major categories of drugs, prevention and treatment approaches, self-care, and professional/ethical considerations.
ADCT-11Pharmacology and Physiology of Addiction
CSU(3.00 units LEC)Grade Only
Overview of physiological and pharmacological actions and effects of alcohol and other drugs. Course work examines how the body develops tolerance to drugs and how cycles of drug use and dependence develop.Also explored in depth is the impact of drug use/abuse upon society.
ADCT-12Substance Abuse: Law, Prevention and/Education
CSU(3.00 units LEC)Grade Only
An exploration of prevention theories and practices in the field of Addictions. Governmental drug control policies, legal enforcements, and educational and community strategies will be addressed and evaluated in terms of the social, economic and cultural milieu in the United States.
ADCT-13Substance Abuse in Special Populations
CSU(3.00 units LEC)Grade Only
An examination of the special issues involved in the etiology, treatment and prevention of alcoholism and other types of substance abuse among specific populations of high-risk groups, with special concerns or problems unique to that population.
ADCT-14Health, Nutrition and Addiction
CSU(3.00 units LEC)Grade Only
An exploration of the health consequences of addictive behaviors including eating disorders and the effect of the use, misuse, and abuse of drugs and alcohol on health and nutrition.
ADCT-15Introduction to Counseling Skills
CSU(3.00 units LEC/LAB)Grade Only
A presentation of the theoretical concepts of counseling for individuals, families, and groups. Processed role-plays help students to develop effective core counseling skills. Personal values, ethical, legal, and crisis intervention issues are also addressed.
ADCT-16Addiction and the Family System
CSU(3.00 units LEC)Grade Only
An exploration of how family and community systems perceive the individual's development from childhood to adulthood, emphasizing the intervention to interrupt addictive family patterns.
ADCT-17Field Studies II
CSU(3.00 units LEC/FEX)Grade Only
A seminar providing the advanced candidate with supervised field study with an approved services agency.Candidates will synthesize concurrent field experience through dialogue, videotaped exercises, and skill and technique demonstrations. Note: Must be completing the final semester in the Addiction Studies program to enroll in this course.
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