PSY110

PSY110/HL110 – Preventative Drug Abuse

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Course ID
PSY110
Department
General Health Science
Level
Undergraduate
Semester
Fall 2024: Term 1: August 19 -December 6, 2024, Fall 2024: Term 2: August 26 -October 18, 2024, Fall 2024: Term 5: October 14 -December 6, 2024, Summer 2024: Term 4: June 17– August 9
Credit
3
Method
Online

PSY110 – Preventing Drug Abuse This course provides an overview of drugs of use, misuse, and abuse in society. This course will examine physiological, social, philosophical, historical, legal, and health aspects of drug use and abuse. Additionally, we will explore the relationships between substances that may affect the human body and/or societal institutions. Understanding of what a drug is, the biological and psychological patterns of behavior related to those specific drugs. Along with the cultural, economic, and political foundations that are affected by drugs both internationally and domestically. A heavy emphasis will be placed on discussions, interventions, and prevention of abuse. This course is designed as general education and is not part of the Addiction Counselor Program.

Prerequisites: none.

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