ADS R101 - Overview of Addiction

    Recent Professors
    Lois Zsarnay, David Mathews, Vanessa Alva
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    20–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ADS R101
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This introductory course studies use, abuse and social control of drugs associated with substance use disorder. Included are overviews of the biopsychosocial factors in addictions; how drugs work in the brain and body; how addiction impacts children, families and society; as well as prevention and harm reduction. Fulfills one 3-unit core requirement for the California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE).
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 10:30am–11:45am, Mon 4:00pm–6:50pm, Mon Wed 3:45pm–5:05pm, Mon Wed 4:00pm–5:15pm