Cultural, Social, and Historical Overview of Alcohol and Drug Related Problems

(Formerly "Introduction to Alcohol and Other Drug Studies") How history, culture, and context frame the social and policy response that enables substance abuse treatment is the focus of this course. The historical, political, economic, and cultural factors contributing to and defining substance abuse problems are examined. These factors are emphasized because they are important, critical, and supplemental contributors to the biological, medical, and disease model definitions of substance abuse. In particular, the differential impact of substance abuse problems in various communities and demographic groups is examined, e.g., African American, Asian, Latino, gender, age, LGBT, and socio-economic status.

Other Credits: BRN, BBS (MFT & LCSW): 30 CE Hrs.

Note: Required for the Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling. Letter grade required for CCAPP certification.

Course Number: FPM-40552
Credit: 3.00 unit(s)
Related Certificate Programs: Substance Use Disorder Counseling

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10/21/2024 - 12/14/2024

$475

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• SECTION ID:

  183778

• 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, 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

  Slaying the Dragon: The History of Addiction Treatment and Recovery in America 2nd
  by White
  ISBN / ASIN: 9780692213469

  Hooked: Five Addicts Challenge Our Misguided Drug Rehab System 1st
  by shavelson
  ISBN / ASIN: 9781565847798

  You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

• POLICIES:

• NOTE:

  ***STUDENTS MAY ENROLL ANYTIME IN QUARTER, until Novemb er 4, 2024. Students must complete course by December 8 , 2024, regardless of date of enrollment*** Refund dead line: one week after enrollment or start date of sectio n, whichever is later.

• DATE & LOCATION:

  10/21/2024 - 12/14/2024
  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.