Substance Abuse I:Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention (COU 5433)

Term: 2023-2024 Fall Semester

Faculty

	Larry E ShyersShow MyInfo popup for Larry E Shyers
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Schedule

Thu, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM (10/16/2023 - 12/10/2023) Location: ORLD ORLD 108

Description

3 Credit Hours
This course introduces students to substance abuse diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. Topics include the impact of substances on the brain and its physiology, including the pharmacology of abused substances and the drugs that are commonly used in medical treatment, theories of individual and group addictions counseling, and addressing substance abuse problems in individuals and their families.
Availability: Fall, B Term; Spring, B Term