Substance Abuse and Prevention

Catalog description

Society faces abuse challenges as a result of domestic and global sources of addictive substances. This course offers an opportunity for critical examination of both theory and practice as students analyze available data on substances such as nicotine, caffeine, alcohol, over the counter drugs, prescriptive drugs and illegal drugs. Students also examine the role family, friends, education, the media and/or marketing may play in the decision-making process of individuals. Drug prevention programs and rehabilitative programs are reviewed with video input from professionals. Course content is drawn from videos, interviews, research, case analysis, projects and online discussion. These serve as reflective tools to build the student's knowledge.