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:
SL-CSSL77

Host college code:
SL-CSSL77

How to register

You can register in-person, online, or 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 SL-ENL001). For details visit https://parttime.stlawrencecollege.ca

Contact

Continuing Education
Phone : (613) 544-5400
Email : LifelongLearning@sl.on.ca

100 Portsmouth Avenue
Kingston, ON, ON
K7L 5A6

Phone : 613-544-5400
Toll Free : 1 (866) 276-6601
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