This course covers addiction to alcohol and other mood-altering chemicals, with a focus on concepts of dependence, the disease model, identification, assessment, and family dynamics. Theory and research relating to substance use as a variable in counseling also will be discussed. This course satisfies CAADAC/CCAPP requirements in Areas 1,2,3, and 5. Prerequisites: A.A. degree or equivalent in units, 84 quarter/56 semester is strongly recommended. Minimum requirement is 18 years of age or older, high school diploma or GED equivalent plus one year sobriety. Grading: A-F grading only. Equivalent Quarter Course: EPSY 7635.
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This course takes place in the online synchronous format with required Zoom class meetings taking place 8/16-8/18 and 8/23-8/25. The Friday class meetings take place from 6-9 pm. The Saturday and Sunday class meetings take place from 9 am - 3 pm. The Zoom link will be emailed to students prior to the first class meeting. Course materials can be accessed by students in Canvas. FOREVER PIONEER 15% DISCOUNT: Students who hold a degree from CSUEB should enroll in this course using the Forever Pioneer Registration Form on the 'Tuition & Fees' page of the CSUEB website: https://www.ce.csueastbay.edu/registration/tuition.html .
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