DAR 101 - Public Health Issues: Abuse & Addiction

Institution:

Connecticut State Community College Gateway

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Description:

Introduces addiction counseling by exploring the career field and the requirements for success as a counselor. Students will explore key topic areas such as: models and theories of addiction and recovery; history of legislation and regulation; self-help and evidenced-based approaches to recovery; and 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, HIV and other contagions, continuum of care from prevention to aftercare, and more. Pre- or corequisite ENG* 063 and ENG* 073 or higher, or permission of coordinator.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gwcc.commnet.edu/

Phone Number:

(203) 285-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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