This course provides an overview of basic physiology and pharmacology including how chemicals are administered and metabolized, The systemic, behavioral, and psychological effects of addiction, along with the latest clinical research and evidence-based treatment practices, are reviewed.
This section is part of the Addiction & Recovery Counseling Program (ARC). This class requires in-person meetings, live online meetings and the use of Canvas. In-person meetings will take place on select Mondays: 1/13, 2/3, 2/24, 3/10, 3/24, 4/14, 4/28, 5/12 from 5:10 – 8:00pm at Ocean Campus. Live online meetings take place on select Mondays: 1/27, 2/10, 3/3, 3/17, 4/7, 4/21, 5/5, 5/19 from 5:10 – 7:00pm and require the use of CityZoom, Zoom’s web conferencing platform in Canvas, using an internet enabled device. Students will also complete coursework in Canvas, which must be accessed using an internet enabled device. This class is part of CityOnline and is full term. For student support and other services, students can check Welcome to CityOnline.
Recommended Preparation, Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188