Drug-Alcohol Abuse: Causes
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Overview
Subject area
PSY
Catalog Number
372
Course Title
Drug-Alcohol Abuse: Causes
Department(s)
Description
In this course, students will explore psychological, sociocultural and biological reasons why drug use and abuse occur. Students will also learn about trends that mark the current drug climate and about treatment options for individuals suffering from a substance use disorder. Timely topics will be discuss, notably, the relationship between the increased illegal use of prescription opioids and the rise in accidental opioid overdose deaths.
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3