CJ 225 - Substance Abuse:Causes,Enforcement,and Prevention

Institution:

Western Oregon University

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Description:

Introduction to the causes of substance use and abuse in US society, the enforcement of drug and alcohol abuse, and contemporary modalities of prevention and treatment of substance abuse. Theories of substance abuse will be reviewed, as well as types of legal and illegal substances of abuse. The effectiveness of current enforcement practices will also be discussed.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wou.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 838-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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