Substance Abuse and Addiction
Academic Level:
Undergraduate
Department:
Health
Subject:
Health
Prerequisites:
Complete ENG-101.
Corequisites:
None
Credits:
3
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.
