Addictions Worker school training courses in Charlotte, NC (public, in-house or online)

This course is a study of substance abuse in our society. Topics include the history and classifications of drug abuse and the social, physical, and psychological impact of drug abuse. Upon completion, students should be able to identify various types of drugs, their effects on human behavior and society, and treatment modalities.

CPCC is North Carolina’s largest Community College. With 6 campuses distributed across the Charlotte Mecklenburg region, CPCC has options as diverse as the student community we serve.

For those students located outside this area, CPCC has a comprehensive distance education program, offering more than 250 classes online each semester. In addition to online courses, we offer traditional (television based) telecourses.

The Human Services Technology/Substance Abuse program prepares students to assist in drug and alcohol counseling, prevention oriented educational activities, rehabilitation with recovering clients, managing community-based programs, counseling in residential facilities and pursuit of four-year degrees. Course work includes classroom and experiential activities oriented toward an overview of chemical dependency psychological/sociological process, the twelve core functions, intervention techniques...

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Post University’s Master of Science in Human Services with a concentration in Alcohol & Drug Counseling is designed to meet the educational needs of individuals who seek to advance their skills and career options or seek employment in this growing field.

The objectives of the program are to provide:
•An understanding of the complex issues regarding alcohol and drug addiction within American society on both a micro and macro level including multicultural issues and ethical conside...

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Explain the major theories of etiology of addiction.

�Describe the physiological and psychological effects of alcohol and other drugs, both short and long term.

�Describe the impact of alcohol and other drugs on the family.

�List and describe the various signs and symptoms used for assessing addiction.

�Explain historical and cultural developments in regards to alcohol and other drugs.

�Define the major terms/language specific to the chemical dependency fi...

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