Alcoholism and narcotic addiction is dependence on alcohol and on narcotic drugs, understood through its causes, its history, and the approaches used to treat it.
What it covers
At the completion of this course the student will gain applicable knowledge of historical uses of alcohol and the etiology of alcoholism.
Etiology is the study of the causes or origins of a 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’ Associate of Applied Science Degree — Substance Use Disorder Counseling program and Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies program, alcoholism and narcotic addiction is covered in the course AOD222X, AOD Introduction & Overview.
The Associate of Applied Science Degree — Substance Use Disorder Counseling and Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies outlines list AOD222X Intro & Overview of AOD at 45 clock hours (45 lecture, 0 laboratory) and 3 semester credits.
The catalog lists no prerequisites for AOD222X (“NONE”).
Also covered in the Associate of Applied Science Degree — Substance Use Disorder Counseling program.
This topic is covered in the Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies program at InterCoast Colleges.