Alcoholism and narcotic addiction are chronic patterns of dependence on alcohol and on narcotic drugs, and the conditions that addiction treatment addresses.
The term alcoholism names dependence on alcohol, while narcotic addiction names dependence on narcotic drugs, chiefly opioids.
What it covers
The student will gain applicable knowledge of historical uses of alcohol and the exploration/etiology of alcoholism.
Etiology is the study of the causes of a disease or condition.
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 Mental Health & Addiction Support Services 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 Mental Health & Addiction Support Services 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 Mental Health & Addiction Support Services outlines list AOD222X Intro & Overview of AOD at 45 clock hours (45 lecture, 0 laboratory) and 3 semester credits.
Prerequisites for AOD222X: none.
It sits alongside the physiological effects of alcohol, pharmacology, and family dynamics in addiction in the Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies, Associate of Applied Science Degree — Substance Use Disorder Counseling, and Mental Health & Addiction Support Services programs.
This topic is covered in the Mental Health & Addiction Support Services program at InterCoast Colleges.