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Introduction to Substance Abuse (SSE 121)

Term: Academic Year 2019-2020 Spring

Faculty

Vernie Phillips
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Schedule

Mon-Wed, 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM (1/13/2020 - 5/8/2020) Location: SCAS SCMB 08

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.