HUS 115 - Intro to Drug/Alchol Sub Abuse

Institution:

Lehigh Carbon Community College

Subject:

Human Services

Description:

The course provides introductory knowledge of the structural model of Drug and Alcohol education. Student will be introduced to the historical, biological, cultural, medical, and psychological perspectives of drup and alcohol use, abuse and dependence. The various drug classifications will be discussed along with the physiological, psychological and physical effects of each substance. Etiology, diagnosis, interventions, treatment (s) and prevention of drug and alcohol use/abuse/dependence will be explored. The disease model of addiction as it pertains to children, adolescents and adults of various cultures and diversityes will be discussed.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 799-2121

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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