Pharmacology is the branch of science concerned with drugs and their effects on the body. In substance use disorder counseling, it takes in the illicit and prescription drugs a client may be using.
What it covers
The catalog states: “At the completion of this course the student will be able to identify and classify various illicit and prescription drugs.”
A prescription drug is one that may be dispensed only on the order of an authorized prescriber, while an illicit drug is one whose manufacture, sale, or possession is prohibited by law.
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, pharmacology is covered in the course AOD225, Pharmacology.
The Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies, Associate of Applied Science Degree — Substance Use Disorder Counseling and Mental Health & Addiction Support Services outlines list AOD225 Pharmacology at 45 clock hours (45 lecture, 0 laboratory) and 3 semester credits.
Prerequisites for AOD225: none.
Related counseling topics include alcoholism and narcotic addiction, the physiological effects of alcohol, and law and ethics.
Pharmacology is part of 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.