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This course will serve as an introduction to assessment and treatment approaches to alcoholism and drug abuse. Alcoholism will be studied in its social and clinical context. Attention will be given to the basic theoretical approaches to the disease. This course will examine the various components of intervention, treatment, recovery, and resources. (CSU)

Recommended Preparation: ADS/PSY 120, PSY 101 and SOC 101 A course designed to provide opportunity for the student in Psychology, Human Relations, or Alcohol and Drug Studies to gain experience under supervised conditions such as those involving mental health, child development, youth corrections, welfare, homes for the neglected, homes for the aged, youth recreation, rehabilitation centers for people with physical limitations, and educational settings. Students will be supervised by qualified instructional staff and professionally trained personnel. (Same as PSY 220) (CSU)

Prerequisite: ADS/PSY 220 with a grade of "C" or better. A continuation of ADS/PSY 220 with an emphasis in gaining further experience in the same institution or agency or a different institution or agency. (Same as PSY 221) (CSU)

Recommended Preparation: PSY 101, ADS/PSY 120 or SOC 101 A course designed to provide opportunity for the student in Psychology, Human Relations, or Alcohol and Drug Studies to gain experience under supervised conditions such as those involving mental health, child development, youth corrections, welfare, homes for the neglected, homes for the aged, youth recreation, rehabilitation centers for people with physical limitations, and educational settings. Students will be supervised by qualified instructional staff and professionally trained personnel. (Same as ADS 220) (CSU)

Prerequisite: ADS/PSY 220 with a grade of "C" or better. A continuation of ADS/PSY 220 with emphasis in gaining further experience in the same institution or agency or a different institution or agency. (Same as ADS 221) (CSU)