Drgs/Pers Hlth Abuse

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Overview

Subject area

SW

Catalog Number

312

Course Title

Drgs/Pers Hlth Abuse

Department(s)

Description

This course provides an overview of the different legal, prescription,over-the-counter and illegal drugs that are used by a cross sectionof the American population. Legal ramifications of the use of thesevarious chemicals will be carefully examined. The effects of drugson the total well being of the individual, families and communitieswill also be investigated. Additional topics to be addressed include:prevention measures to discourage inappropriate use, the economicand costs of drug use (including crime and incarceration factors).Pre-requisite: SW 311

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

No

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

027234

Course Schedule