Description
Study of the use, misuse and abuse of drugs and other harmful substances in today's society. Physiological, sociological, pharmacological and physiological factors will be emphasized.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: analyze the physiological, pharmacological, and psychological effects of licit and illicit drugs, related to use, misuse and abuse including alcohol, tobacco, performance enhancing, over-the-courter prescription, and designer/synthetic drugs; evaluate the sociological impact of drugs within the context of health literacy, recreational use, social implications, stereotypes, family dynamics and work environments; articulate and apply behaviors related to personal responsibility including healthy attitudes and behaviors, refusal skills, decision-making, and risk-taking behavior; compare and contrast how dependence and addiction occurs including treatment and prevention strategies; survey the historical influence on the drug-oriented soci