Introduction to Substance Use Disorder, History and Systems

Catalog description

This course serves as an introduction to the topic of Substance Use Disorder (SUD). It will begin with theories of ¿addiction¿, both historically and currently. Also included will be regionally specific as well as national current patterns of use. Following a review of the landscape of use and demographics, the class to turn to the current DSM diagnostic categories, with specific emphasis paid to symptoms of intoxication and withdrawal.