Alcoholism and Narcotic Addiction is a subject covering the chronic conditions of dependence on alcohol and on narcotic drugs, including their causes and their treatment. At InterCoast Colleges it is introduced through discussions of the history, current approaches, and controversies involved in treatment.
What it covers
The student will gain applicable knowledge of historical uses of alcohol and the exploration/etiology of alcoholism.
The catalog states: “In addition, discussions will explore the history, current approaches, and controversies involved in the treatment of alcoholism and narcotic addiction/abuse.”
Which program covers it
In InterCoast Colleges’ Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies program, Associate of Applied Science Degree — Substance Use Disorder Counseling program and Behavioral Health Assistant program, alcoholism and narcotic addiction is covered in the course AOD222X, Intro & Overview of AOD.
In InterCoast Colleges’ Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies program, Associate of Applied Science Degree — Substance Use Disorder Counseling program and Behavioral Health Assistant program, alcoholism and narcotic addiction is covered in the course AOD222X, AOD Introduction & Overview.
The Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies, Associate of Applied Science Degree — Substance Use Disorder Counseling and Behavioral Health Assistant outlines list AOD222X Intro & Overview of AOD at 45 clock hours (45 lecture, 0 laboratory) and 3 semester credits.
Prerequisites for AOD222X: none.
Related topics include the physiological effects of alcohol, pharmacology, and family dynamics in addiction. It is studied in the Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies, Associate of Applied Science Degree — Substance Use Disorder Counseling, and Behavioral Health Assistant programs.
This topic is covered in the Behavioral Health Assistant program at InterCoast Colleges.