Description
Minimum Grade of "C" in ENG 101, PSY 111 and PSY 255 or instructor's permisison.
This course examines use and abuse of drugs and alcohol, including interactions between risk factors, protective factors, and sociocultural influences. Students gain an understanding of the psychological and physiological nature of substance abuse and develop skills related to diagnosis and treatment of substance abuse disorders. This course also includes and overview of individual differences in risk and resilience, current and historical patterns of substance usage. ESM definitions of substance abuse, and programs for rehabilitation.
NOTE: Was previious course: PSY 260 Drug Use and Abuse