Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course provides a comprehensive overview of theories and strategies for the prevention of substance use disorders. Primary, secondary, and tertiary evidence-based prevention models will be introduced and assessed. Prevention programs and activities appropriate for the community, school, parents and family, and work- sites will be covered. Strategies such as education, public policies, media/information dissemination, ethnic, cultural, and gender-specific approaches, environmental risk reduction, and alternatives will be presented and assessed for their application to different target populations. Introduction to the causes and development of addiction and co-dependency. Exploration of the process of denial, use of defense mechanisms, and the influences of the family. The sociological aspects of the addictive process will be explored and discussed. (L) Grades are P/NP Option. 