Substance Abuse & the Family

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This course offers a broad overview of the basic processes of substance use, abuse, addiction, treatment, and recovery. Students will examine the biological, psychological and societal forces that encourage the use, misuse, abuse and addiction to both licit and illicit substances. The course focuses on the major substances of abuse and their historical, social and legal impact on our society as well as their physical, psychological and social impact on individuals, families, and the community.<br><br>(Prerequisite HSA 4184 with a minimum grade of C and Admission to Health Services Administration (Bachelor of Applied Science) (HSA-BAS)) or (Prerequisite DEH 3813 with a minimum grade of C and Admission to Dental Hygiene (Bachelor of Applied Science) (DENH-BAS)) or Admission to Human Services (Bachelor of Science) (HUMSVC-BS) or Admission to Applied Mental Health (Advanced Technical Certificate with Financial Aid Eligibility) (AMH-ATC)