Principles of Substance Abuse

Catalog description

This course is an overview of substance abuse. Topics examined include: historical perspectives; identification, intervention and outcome of abusers and their families; treatment techniques; prevention, intervention and rehabilitation resources; types of therapeutic and support groups; and the pharmacology of commonly abused substances. The course is recommended for those persons who would like to gain knowledge about substance abuse and its effect in today’s society.<br><br>Prerequisite ENC 0025 or Prerequisite ENC 0056 or Prerequisite EAP 1695 or Prerequisite satisfactory score on the SPC placement test