Addiction Studies
More than 134 people die from overdoses each day. Do you want to help others recover from substance abuse or addictive behaviors? Addiction Studies encompasses psychology, counseling, and biology, and pharmacology to give you the knowledge and skills to serve a growing need.
Occupations
Demand for addiction studies graduates is increasing as the nation battles the opioid crisis and as states and municipalities evolve to offer more treatment and counseling services for people facing criminal charges relating to substance abuse. NVC graduates may pursue state certification as an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselor, also called a Certified Addictions Treatment Counselor (CATC). AOD counselors can work in private non-profit, corporate, hospitals, and/or public settings helping individuals deal with substance abuse and dependency issues.
- Substance abuse counselors (outpatient and residential settings)
- Health educators
- Treatment coordinators
- Correctional treatment specialists
- Mental health counselors
Contact Information
Division
Counseling
Building 1300, Rm. 1335
Phone: (707) 256-7327
Department Webpage
Division Webpage
DEAN
Dr. Alejandro Guerrero
Acting Dean, Counseling Services and Student Success
2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, 94558, Napa, CA
Email: AGuerrero@napavalley.edu
Administrative assistant
Georgina Cota
Administrative Assistant
2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, 94558, Napa, CA
Email: GCota@napavalley.edu
Program Coordinator
Jaime Huston-Sylvester
Coordinator, Human Services and Addiction Studies
2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, 94558, Napa, CA
Email: Jaime.Huston@napavalley.edu