Addiction Science: Psychology and Pharmacology

This course provides a “deep dive” into the psychological foundations and evidence base for understanding substance use, misuse and recovery. This wholistic approach will not only investigate the mechanistic components of addiction (human chemistry, biology and brain science), but also explore the oft cited spiritual, psychological, and existential dimensions of the addiction experience. Modules will be included that describe in detail the common drugs of abuse and their various properties, as well as the drugs utilized in medication assisted treatment. Attention is paid to treatment modalities, recovery support services, intervention, nutrition, co-occurring disorders, motivational therapy, harm reduction, tobacco addiction and special populations.

Other Credits: BRN, BBS: 30 CE Hrs.

Note: Addiction and Recovery: Etiology and Physiology (formerly Chem Dep I) strongly recommended to be taken before Addiction Science: Psychology and Pharmacology (formerly Chem. Dep II). Required for Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling. Letter grade required for CCAPP certification.

Course Number: PSY-40215
Credit: 3.00 unit(s)
Related Certificate Programs: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling

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7/24/2023 - 9/10/2023

$475

Online

Closed

• SECTION ID:

  172724

• CLASS TYPE:

  Online Asynchronous.
  
  This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
  You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

• INSTRUCTOR:

  de Miranda, John P., CEO of National Association on Alcohol, Drugs and Disability

  Until early 2018 John de Miranda was Associate Director of Door to Hope and addiction treatment and recovery program in Salinas, California, which specializes in family treatment including services for drug-exposed infants and children. Previously He served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Stepping Stone of San Diego, an addiction treatment and recovery program that serves primarily, but not exclusively, the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities. He is also the pro bono Executive Director of the National Association on Alcohol, Drugs and Disabilities, Inc., a network of individuals and organizations dedicated to improving access to substance abuse prevention and treatment services for people with disabilities. Previous executive leadership positions have bee...Read More

• TEXTBOOKS:

  REQUIRED

  Recovering: Intoxication and its Aftermath 1st
  by Leslie Jamison
  ISBN / ASIN: 9780316259583

  You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

• POLICIES:

• NOTE:

  ***STUDENTS MAY ENROLL ANYTIME IN QUARTER, until August 7th. Students must complete course by September 10th, regardless of date of enrollment*** Refund deadline: on e week after enrollment or start date of section, which ever is later.

• DATE & LOCATION:

  7/24/2023 - 9/10/2023
  extensioncanvas.ucsd.edu
  You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.