The Adolesct Substance Abuser

Catalog description

Offered in both lecture and televised formats. Examines the prevalence of substance use and abuse in the schools; the etiology of such use/abuse; the pharmacology of abusable drugs as it relates to the physiological, psychological, and social development of youth; and methods of preventing, intervening, and/or treating substance use/abuse among youth and adolescents. Designed for teachers, counselors, and administrators in K-12 schools, as well as parents and other interested members of the community.