SOC 110 - Drug and Alcohol Use and Abuse in American Society

Institution:

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Subject:

Description:

3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS An overview of drug substances and drug abuse. Topics covered include types and patterns of drug abuse, with a focus on symptoms, causes, treatment modalities, and other related factors. Specifi c drug substances are discussed, along with resultant psychological and physiological eff ects. Attention is paid to legal, cultural and educational factors as they relate to drug abuse prevention. Consideration of the relationship between urban living and drug abuse.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jjay.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 237-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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