# Addiction Studies (ADS) courses Napa Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 10 courses Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/courses/ads/ "Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Spring 2027. ### ADS-100 — Law and Ethics - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 hours lecture; 54 hours total - **Advisory:** Completion of HSRV-120 and HSRV-124 with a minimum grade of C. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/napa-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/ads.md) Introduces ethical and legal issues in counseling people struggling with addiction. Explores frameworks for addressing legal and ethical issues arising from engagement, assessment, and treatment of individuals, families, groups, and at-risk populations. Develops understanding of laws, code of ethics, and client rights. Examines the relationship between personal values and professional behavior. ### ADS-120 — Introduction to Addiction Studies - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 hours lecture; 54 hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/napa-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/ads.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/napa-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/ads.md) An introductory course in substance abuse that orients the learner to commonly abused substances and their physical and cognitive impact, addiction theory, problem identification treatment modalities, behavioral health systems including documentation and health records. This course emphasizes prevention and intervention strategies for helping professionals working in a variety of health and human service settings. ### ADS-123 — Counseling Theories and Techniques - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 hours lecture; 54 hours total - **Prerequisite:** Completion of ADS-100, ADS-120, HSRV-120 and HSRV-124 with a minimum grade of C. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/napa-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/ads.md) In this course students will develop a theoretical and applied foundation for the assessment and treatment of alcohol and substance use disorders across the lifespan. The course will focus on evidence-based treatment for addictions with individuals, families, and groups. ### ADS-125 — Personal and Professional Growth - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 hours lecture; 54 hours total - **Prerequisite:** Completion of HSRV-120 with a minimum grade of C. - **Advisory:** Completion of ADS-100 and ADS-120 with a minimum grade of C. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/napa-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/ads.md) This course explores the professional development of the addiction counselor. It includes ethical foundation, transference, and countertransference. Students review the importance of maintaining good health, the signs of burnout, and burnout prevention strategies. ### ADS-127 — Case Management in Addiction Studies - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 hours lecture; 54 hours total - **Prerequisite:** Completion of ADS-120 with a minimum grade of C. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/napa-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/ads.md) The course provides training in case management skills to implement with clients struggling with substance use and addiction. Students will learn the practical aspects of case management: intake interviews, assessment, organization and design of a case plan, implementation and follow up. ### ADS-134 — Co-Occuring Disorders in Addiction Studies - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 hours lecture; 54 hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules A review of the major concepts, definitions, and features of co-occurring mental health disorders associated with addiction. Recognition of co-occurring disorders and the appropriate scope of practice are emphasized, including cultural sensitivity when working with issues of addiction. Common types of mental health issues associated with addiction, an overview of appropriate treatment and management approaches, the relationship between mental health and substance use facilities will be examined. ### ADS-135 — Pharmacology and the Physiological Effects of Addiction - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 hours lecture; 54 hours total - **Prerequisite:** Completion of HSRV-120 with a minimum grade of C. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/napa-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/ads.md) The course presents an overview of the physiological processes and impacts of drugs and alcohol on a person including risk factors related to addiction, acute and chronic health problems, communicable diseases, and fetal impact. Medical and pharmacological resources and appropriate community referrals are also reviewed. ### ADS-193 — Supervised Practicum for Addiction Studies 1 - **Units:** 3.5 - **Hours:** 27 hours lecture; 130 hours work experience; 157 hours total - **Prerequisite:** Completion of ADS-100, ADS-120, HSRV-120 and HSRV-124 with a minimum grade of C. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Prerequisites or Corequisites: Previous completion of or concurrent enrollment in ADS-123 with a minimum grade of C. - Limitation on Enrollment: Assessment by the Program Coordinator. This course is the first part of a supervised fieldwork practicum that actively involves students at a supervised chemical dependency service site. Students apply and integrate the values, knowledge, and skills learned in the classroom through direct, hands-on experience in the area of alcohol and drug counseling. Special attention is given to individual, group, and family counseling. ### ADS-194 — Supervised Practicum for Addiction Studies 2 - **Units:** 3.5 - **Hours:** 18 hours lecture; 135 hours work experience; 153 hours total - **Prerequisite:** Completion of ADS-193 with a minimum grade of C or assessment by the program coordinator. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules This course is the second part of a supervised fieldwork practicum that actively involves students at a supervised chemical dependency service site. Students apply and integrate the values, knowledge, and skills learned in the classroom through direct, hands-on experience in the area of alcohol and drug counseling. Special attention is given to individual, group, and family counseling. ### ADS-199 — Independent Study in Addiction Studies - **Units:** 1-6 - **Hours:** 18-108 hours lecture; 18-108 hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Limitation on Enrollment: Assessment by the Instructor. An independent study course for students completing their addiction certificate. This course will allow students to complete CCAPP required content which was not reviewed in previous human services courses.