Alcohol and Substance Abuse Studies A.S

Understanding the effects of alcohol and drug use is important in order to help others. In addition, the issues in this field are constantly changing due to:

• New, useful insights into causes
• Innovative treatments
• Services to diverse populations with special needs
• Impact of societal changes

The Alcohol and Substance Abuse Studies Program was developed as a foundation for students who intend to transfer into social work, human services or alcohol/substance abuse majors at four-year schools. Preparation combines a study of:

• Liberal arts course work to build general education knowledge
• Effects of substance use on the individual, families, and society
• Impact of environmental and social factors on substance use
• Multiple causes of substance use
• Variety of treatment modalities