ADS 1 - INTRODUCTION TO ADDICTION STUDIES
- Recent Professors
- M. Dickerson, A. Aizon-Hubbell
- Recent Semesters
- Fall 2026
- Class Size
- 50 students
- Difficulty
- 4.6Moderateout of 10
- Credits
- 3
- Fall 2026 Sections
- View Fall 2026 sections of ADS 1
- Transfers To
- CSU
- Description
- This course will introduce historical and sociological perspectives on the use, abuse, and social control of psychoactive drugs. Students will receive overviews of the bio-psycho-social nature of addiction; the impact of addiction on children, families, and society; contemporary treatment and prevention approaches; and the addiction counseling profession.
- Usually Held
- Mon 6:00pm–9:20pm, Tue Thu 9:30am–10:45am