Subject code
HLT
Course Number
212
Credit Hours Min
3
Course Long Title
Substance Abuse and Addiction
Course Description
The course provides an overview of the field of substance abuse and addictions including but not limited to the psychopharmacology related to treatment. In addition, the course conveys an understanding of the impact of abuse on individuals, families, communities and society. Substance use is approached from a variety of prospective; behavioral, pharmacological, historical, social, and clinical.