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Introduction to Substance Abuse (SSE 121)

Term: Academic Year 2013-2014 Fall

Faculty

Bruce Payette
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Schedule

Mon-Wed, 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM (8/19/2013 - 12/6/2013) Location: TOCCM BLD-A CRM1

Description

Prerequisites: None
3 cr. Hrs. (3 pds: 3 lec.)
Programs: AAS-SSE, CRT-SSE
GenEd: None
Introduction to the history of drug abuse, including alcohol in the United States. Includes classification of drugs, historical review of drug laws, prohibition, theories of addiction, treatment, strategies, cultural perspectives and treatment interventions. Also includes special populations, education, and available resources to addicts, alcoholics and their families.