Overview of Addiction

Catalog description

This introductory course studies use, abuse and social control of drugs associated with substance use disorder. Included are overviews of the biopsychosocial factors in addictions; how drugs work in the brain and body; how addiction impacts children, families and society; as well as prevention and harm reduction. Fulfills one 3-unit core requirement for the California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE).