Addiction Problems: Prevention, Public Health, and Public Policy

This course presents the individual as well as the societal consequences of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs through an exploration of contemporary patterns of legal and illegal consumption and their health, social, family, economic, legal, and political consequences. Participants analyze the prevalence and complexity of such problems as impaired driving, traumatic injury, alcohol-related birth defects, domestic violence, homelessness, and workplace issues. Participants also have opportunities to debate the treatment and prevention implications suggested by readings and class discussions, and prepare themselves to explore strategies for mitigation.

Other Credits: BRN, BBS: 21 CE Hrs.

Note: Requirement for Professional Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling. To receive credit toward CCAPP certification, students must enroll for a letter grade.

Course Number: FPM-40054
Credit: 2.00 unit(s)
Related Certificate Programs: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling

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10/9/2023 - 11/26/2023

$395

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• SECTION ID:

  174945

• 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

  Dreamland: The True Tale of America's Opiate Epidemic 1st
  by Sam Quinones
  ISBN / ASIN: 9781620402518

  You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

• POLICIES:

• NOTE:

  ***STUDENTS MAY ENROLL ANYTIME IN QUARTER, until Octobe r 23, 2023. Students must complete course by November 2 6, 2023, regardless of date of enrollment*** Refund dea dline: one week after enrollment or start date of secti on, whichever is later.

• DATE & LOCATION:

  10/9/2023 - 11/26/2023
  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.