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Drugs in the Community (COUN 1500)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
This course is designed for the general student body and does not satisfy requirements for the Addiction Counseling program. This course will acquaint you with the physiological, psychological and sociological aspects of commonly abused drugs in the community. Topics include drugs of abuse (marijuana, alcohol, cocaine, etc.); substance abuse among people in the community (youth, ethnic and cultural groups); and substance abuse services (prevention, treatment and drugs).
Topical Outline:
1. The history of psychoactive substance use and abuse in the social, religious and political context
2. An overview of commonly used psychoactive substances both legal and illegal
3. The cost to society of psychoactive substances.
4. What are the risks and benefits of drugs
5. Exploring drug use from different perspectives including; criminal justice, medical, psychological, religious, societal, and familial
Learning Outcomes:
1. Give examples of the incidence and prevalence of drug abuse in the community
2. Understand the physiological, psychological and sociological effects of commonly abused drugs in the community
3. Acquire knowledge of programs and services which address alcohol and drug-abuse
Prerequisites:
Placement into
READ 1300 or completion of
READ 0200 or
ESOL 0052.