DAR*H 101 - Issues in Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Institution:

Connecticut State Community College Naugatuck

Subject:

Description:

3 cr. Prerequisites: Passed or tested out of ENG*063. This course will introduce students to the substance abuse treatment field and discuss DARC admission and certification requirements. Students will explore key topic areas such as: models of recovery; history of legislation and regulation; self-help and evidenced- based approaches to recovery, ethics and confidentiality. Public health issues related to substances will be investigated, including; trends in substance use, co-occurring disorders, advertising of tobacco and alcohol, costs to society, and continuum of care from prevention to aftercare.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nv.edu

Phone Number:

(203) 575-8040

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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