SOSC 301 - Introduction to Addiction Studies

    Recent Professors
    Maggie B. Devera, Walter E. Schulze
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    35–40 students
    Credits
    3
    Summer 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    An introductory course for students who are interested in any area of human services and who wish to increase their knowledge of substance abuse (alcohol and other drugs) in society. Covers the history of alcohol and other drug abuse, its impact on the community and the community’s responses. Includes cultural factors of use and abuse of chemical prevention strategies and individual/society intervention. Also covers theories of substance abuse and identification of signs and symptomatology, as well as treatment resources and myths of use.
    Usually Held
    Tue 6:30pm–9:20pm, Mon Wed 6:00pm–8:15pm, Thu 6:30pm–9:20pm