Chemical Dependency and Substance Use and Abuse

Course Information

This course educates students about drug and alcohol use and the abuse of various substances in the body and how it affects ones Behaviour. An introduction to the science of Pharmacology is included and students will study a number of drugs such as: alcohol, nicotine, prescription drugs, hallucinogens, cocaine, narcotics and marijuana, inhalants and steroids. They will also examine concepts of clinical practice and program design and learn how and when to apply them.

Intake F25 SEM

Start Date Sep 09 / 2025

End Date Dec 16 / 2025

Prerequisite(s):

Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma. High Level of proficiency in written and oral communication (English).

Computer Software Requirements:

n/a

Chats:

No

Group Work:

TBA

Registering college code:
SE-ADM702

Host college code:
SL-CSSL77

How to register

You can register in-person, online or by phone. For details visit https://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/ce/info/registration/index.html .

Contact

Seneca Polytechnic: Centre for Flexible Learning
Centre for Flexible Learning, room D2375
Email : online@senecapolytechnic.ca

Faculty of Continuing Education
Newnham campus, Room D2200
1750 Finch Avenue East
Toronto, ON
M2J 2X5

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