HSAD 001 - Introduction to Alcohol/ Drug Studies

Institution:

College of the Desert

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Description:

This is a survey course that examines, interprets and evaluates the significant terms and definitions used in the study of drugs, addiction and alcoholism as a family affair. It looks at the causes and consequences of alcohol/drug use and abuse (i.e. psychological, sociological, physiological, economic, and political), as well as the myths, images and stereotypes of substance abuse and substance users.It examines the modalities utilized in education, prevention, intervention, treatment, recovery, and relapse. This is the basic prerequisite for the Alcohol and Drug Studies Certificate. Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: 0 Repeatable: No Grading: L Prerequisite: ENG-050 CAN: None Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.collegeofthedesert.edu

Phone Number:

(760) 346-8041

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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