Alc & Drug Abuse in Amer. Soc. ((3 Credits))

Catalog description

The course examines the causes and varieties of chemical dependency and abuse. Topics covered include the effects of alcohol, sedatives, narcotics, stimulants, hallucinogens, polyaddiction, and abuse; the psychological, social, genetic, and cultural factors involved in their use and abuse; the progression of addiction; and the resultant medical conditions. This course is approved as 42 educational hours towards the CADC credential. Also, this course, together with SOC 252 , constitutes the educational requirements for the Chemical Dependency Associate in New Jersey and is also approved as educational hours toward the CJC credential.