Course Description:

This course provides a comprehensive overview of theories and strategies for the prevention of substance use disorders. Primary, secondary, tertiary and evidence-based prevention models will be introduced and assessed. Prevention programs and activities appropriate for the community, school, parents and family, and work-sites will be covered. Strategies such as education, public policies, media/information dissemination, ethnic, cultural, and gender-specific approaches, environmental risk reduction, and alternatives will be presented and assessed for their application to different target populations.This course fulfills one 3-unit skills requirement of the California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE) and Domain VI of TAP 21 (Technical Assistance Publication Series: Addiction Counseling Competencies). Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU. Transfer credit: CSU. C-ID: 150X

Meets General Ed Areas:

Course Corequisites:

NONE

Field trips

may be required.

Section Information as of 29-JUN-2026 04:06:27 PM

• CRN: 31632
• Instructor: Likens, John
• Section Corequisites: NONE
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• Delivery Mode: This is a fully online class using Zoom or other scheduled meeting times. Other non-scheduled online instruction may be required.
• Course Materials: Oxnard College Bookstore

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