HLTH 424 - Substance Use and Abuse

Institution:

New Jersey City University

Subject:

Description:

This course will examine both licit and illicit substances used and abused in our society. Substances covered will include use, misuse, and abuse of prescription drugs, common street drugs, licit drugs such as caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol, and popular 'designer' drugs. This history of substanceabuse, the U.S. 'war on drugs', currenttrends regarding substances of abuse, and the economic, cultural, and social impact of this epidemic will be explored.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.njcu.edu

Phone Number:

(201) 200-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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