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Aug 21, 2025
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AS 400 - Alcohol and Other Drugs in Our Society: Introduction to Chemical Dependency
This course provides a historical, sociological and scientific perspective on the use, abuse and addiction of alcohol and other drugs. A comprehensive review of social control of psychoactive and other mood-altering drugs. The history of alcohol, tobacco and nicotine in the society, including alcohol use disorders. This course overviews the biopsychosocial nature of addiction; the impact of addiction on families and society; regulations and drug policy; contemporary treatment and prevention approaches; and the addiction counseling profession. (3 credit hours)
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