HLTH1060 — Drug Education
HLTH 1060 - Drug Education HLTH 1060 - Drug Education Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab 0 Course Description: This course explores the physical, mental, and social aspects of the use and abuse of drugs. Topics include history of use, classifications of drugs, and the effects of drug use on the family and society. Emphasis is placed on the role drugs have in our society and our responsibility in preventing abuse. MnTC Goals None Describe various factors contributing to drug use patterns in America. Interpret the role of drugs in mass media. Describe strategies to prevent drug abuse. Identify the misconceptions and myths surrounding drugs and their use. Analyze the history of drug use in society. Identify the physical and mental effects of drug use and abuse. Identify the major types of drugs used and abused in our society. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Goals and Competencies Competency Goals (MnTC Goals 1-6) None Theme Goals (MnTC Goals 7-10) None Courses and Registration