BSc in Addiction and Recovery in Tuscaloosa United States | University of Alabama

This program provides students with a scientific foundation in addiction studies and recovery processes, equipping them with strategies for prevention, treatment, and policy advocacy to combat this widespread epidemic impacting local and global communities. The curriculum explores how individual, familial, social, educational, and community influences can both contribute to and protect against addiction, highlighting their critical role in achieving positive prevention, treatment, and recovery results. Graduates will be qualified for diverse professional roles or advanced studies in graduate programs, medical schools, or law schools. This academic path particularly suits those aiming for careers in counseling, therapy, prevention work, policy development, community service, religious ministry, healthcare, or legal fields. The major includes a mandatory internship, and students seeking extra practical experience at prevention organizations or treatment facilities may qualify for professional certifications through the Alabama Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association (AADAA).