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Adolescent Substance Use Prevention
Course: ASD159

First Term: 2020 Spring
 Lecture   1.0 Credit(s)   1.0 Period(s)   1.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S- Standard


Description: Adolescent substance use prevention issues. Emphasis on current and developing adolescent prevention information. Covers common adolescent substance use characteristics and prevention strategies.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Summarize current knowledge and research in adolescent substance use/addiction prevention. (I)
2. Describe characteristics common to the onset of adolescent substance use. (I)
3. Describe techniques, strategies, and treatment modalities recommended for adolescent substance use prevention. (II)
4. List and describe available adolescent substance use prevention resources. (II)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Adolescent substance use
   A. Definitions
   B. Characteristics
   C. Research
      1. Current
      2. Developing
II. Treatment
   A. Techniques
   B. Strategies
   C. Treatment modalities
   D. Resources
      1. Types
      2. Availability
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: November 26, 2019

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.