HLTH1130 — Drug Use and Abuse
HLTH 1130 - Drug Use and Abuse HLTH 1130 - Drug Use and Abuse 3 Credits Provides an overview of the fundamental concepts in drug use and abuse. The course will focus on the drugs of abuse that are most commonly used in the United States and will emphasize the physiological, social, psychological, legal, and health aspects of drug use and abuse. Special attention will be focused on the motivations of drug use/abuse for college students. Critical thinking and communication skills will be emphasized to explain and reinforce personal health choices. This course is open to all students and meets the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) 8710.3200, Subp. 3, Standard K2 8710.2000, Subp. 11, Standard 10E. Major Content Areas Popular Illegal drugs 10% Prevention & treatment 20% Epidemiology, Pharmacology & Drug classifications 5% Over-the-counter & prescription drugs 10% Use, abuse, & addiction 15% Consequences and risks of use to minors 5% Alcohol & drug abuse risk factors 10% The influence of culture, media, technology on substance use/abuse 10% Popular Legal Drugs: Alcohol, Tobacco, Caffeine 10% Drugs and the law 10% Learning