This course provides an overview of the effects of substances used by individuals, and the etiology of problematic use and dependency. Students will study the effects of use and abuse of various drugs and chemicals on the body including: alcohol, nicotine, prescription drugs, hallucinogens, cocaine, narcotics and marijuana, inhalants and steroids. Students will study the history, pharmacology, epidemiology, and determinants of substance abuse, and gain an understanding of the application of these concepts to clinical practice and program design.
This course provides an overview of the effects of substances used by individuals, and the etiology of problematic use and dependency. Students will study the effects of use and abuse of various drugs and chemicals on the body including: alcohol, nicotine, prescription drugs, hallucinogens, cocaine, narcotics and marijuana, inhalants and steroids. Students will study the history, pharmacology, epidemiology, and determinants of substance abuse, and gain an understanding of the application of these concepts to clinical practice and program design.
