CAS101 Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Basic Knowledge

Topics include: physical and psychopharmacological effects of the use/abuse of alcohol and other drugs including tobacco, overview of addictions, diversity of intervention and treatment approaches, introduction to diagnosis criteria, knowledge of Twelve Step and toxicology screening.

Before the first day of class, we need the following three documents to keep on file according to OASAS (you will only need to submit them once for the duration of the entire program)

1) Photo ID: We will need to make a copy.

2) Proof of high school completion: This could also include a GED/ HSE or college transcript. It does not need to be an official sealed transcript.

For Dutchess students who have completed prior credits and wish to use a DCC transcript, you need to obtain the transcript. We are not able to obtain your transcript. You can obtain your DCC transcript by clicking here..

3) Signed Self-Attest form: Click Here

For more information on this program, CASAC FAQs

Required text for all CASAC modules is: Getting Ready to Test: A Review and Preparation Manual for Drug and Alcohol Credentialing Exams (9^th Edition)  available at the DCC bookstore.

**Please Note** THIS CLASS MEETS DURING SPECIFIC MEETING TIMES THAT ARE LISTED IN THE CLASS SCHEDULE.  THIS COURSE IS OFFERED FULLY ONLINE.

There will be no class on 2/17/25

Class on Monday 5/5/25 and Monday 5/12/25 will run until 7pm