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 S26 SEM
Start Date May 12 / 2026
End Date Aug 18 / 2026
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:
NO-PF2073
Host college code:
SL-CSSL77
How to register
You can register in-person, by phone, fax or mail. When registering for a course, it is not necessary to include the 2 digit college code prefix (e.g. ENL 001–not NO-ENL001). For details call Eliisa Ollila (705) 567-9291 ext. 3671
Contact
Eliisa Ollila
Phone : (705) 567-9291 ext. 3671
Email : ontariolearn@northern.on.ca
Highway 101 EastP.O. Box 3211Timmins, ON
P4N 8R6
Phone : (705) 567-9291 ext. 3671
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