HSER 268 : Survey of Substance Use Disorders

Credits

3

Lecture Hours

45

Teaching Equivalent

3.00

Prerequisites

ENG 22 with grade C or better, or placement at ENG 100, or consent.

Description

Focuses on the continuum of substance use. Analyzes historical, societal, and cultural perceptions, and examines the impact of substance use and behavioral disorders on the individual, the family and the community. Reviews current trends, legal responses, and the effectiveness of various approaches utilized in the field.