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Oxnard College

Overview of Addiction

Oxnard College via California Community Colleges System

Overview

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). Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Transfer credit: CSU;UC. C-ID 110X.

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