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:
CN-MHA180
Host college code:
SL-CSSL77
How to register
You can register in-person, on-line, by phone, fax or mail. When registering for a course, it is not necessary to include the 2 digit college code prefix (e.g. ENL001– not CN-ENL001). For details visit Canadore College’s website.
Contact
Catherine Priddle
Phone : (705) 474-7600 ext. 5601
Email : Catherine.Priddle@canadorecollege.ca
100 College DriveNorth Bay, ON
P1B 8K9
Phone : (705) 474-7600 ext 5601
Toll Free : 1-800-519-3534
Fax : (705) 472-7169