HUS4442 — Drug Awareness and Education
This course offers a broad overview of the basic processes of substance use, abuse, addiction, treatment and recovery. Students will examine the biological, psychological and societal forces that encourage the use, misuse, abuse and addiction to both licit and illicit substances. The course focuses on the major substances of abuse and their historical, social and legal impact on our society as well as their physical, psychological and social impact on individuals, families and the community.