Physiological effects of alcohol are the changes alcohol produces in the body — the body systems it acts on and the illnesses and diseases tied to alcohol use, abuse, and dependence.
What it covers
In clinical usage, “physiological” refers to the functioning of the body’s organs and systems, as distinct from psychological or social effects.
The catalog states: “At the completion of this course the student will be able to distinguish the body systems affected by alcohol use, abuse, and dependence as well as identify illnesses and diseases primarily caused by or exacerbated by alcohol.”
Which program covers it
In InterCoast Colleges’ Associate of Applied Science Degree — Substance Use Disorder Counseling program and Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies program, physiological effects of alcohol is covered in the course AOD224, Physiological Effects of AOD.
The Associate of Applied Science Degree — Substance Use Disorder Counseling and Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies outlines list AOD224 Physiological Effects of AOD at 45 clock hours (45 lecture, 0 laboratory) and 3 semester credits.
Prerequisites for AOD224: none.
The subject sits alongside group counseling, case management counseling, community mental health, and cultural competence in substance use disorder treatment in Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies and the Associate of Applied Science Degree — Substance Use Disorder Counseling.
This topic is covered in the Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies program at InterCoast Colleges.