HSAD 001 — Introduction to Alcohol & Drug Studies Units: 3
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/Drug Studies Certificate. (C-ID ADS 110X) Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No Grading: Letter Prerequisite: None Advisory: ENG 061. Limitation on enrollment: None Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: A7 CalGETC: None
Prerequisites: ADS 110X, ENG 061