Substance Abuse Prevention is the field of theories, strategies and programs aimed at reducing substance use problems before they develop, in individuals and in communities.
What it covers
The catalog states: “This course provides a comprehensive overview of substance abuse prevention theories and prevention programming applications.”
Topics include theories and models basic to prevention, science-based prevention strategies and model programs, strategic planning and outcome evaluation.
Which program covers it
In InterCoast Colleges’ Bachelor of Applied Science — Addiction Studies program, substance abuse prevention is covered in the course AOD307, Prevention - Concepts of Prevention.
The Bachelor of Applied Science — Addiction Studies outline lists AOD307 Prevention: Concepts of Prevention at 45 clock hours (45 lecture, 0 laboratory) and 3 semester credits.
Prerequisites for AOD307: none.
Related topics in the Bachelor of Applied Science — Addiction Studies program include juvenile delinquency prevention, resiliency and relapse prevention, crisis prevention and management and co-occurring disorders.
This topic is covered in the Bachelor of Applied Science — Addiction Studies program at InterCoast Colleges.