Introduction to Alcoholism and Substace Abuse Counseling
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Overview
Subject area
SAC
Catalog Number
2000
Course Title
Introduction to Alcoholism and Substace Abuse Counseling
Department(s)
Description
Students are provided with an overview of core concepts in chemical dependency. Students are introduced to the physiological, psychological, social/emotional, cultural, spiritual, political and economic influences on the development of substance use disorders. Basic theories, stages of chemical dependency, stages of recovery, and the continuum of services are discussed. Students also develop basic skills in identifying the signs and symptoms of the common substances of abuse, and their effects on the brain, body and behavior. Students are exposed to concepts related to the recovery oriented systems of care (ROSC), mutual/peer support and non-traditional interventions such as acupuncture.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate Kingsborough CC
Liberal Arts
No
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
034637
Course Schedule
Schedule
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