Alcoholism and Chemical Substance Abuse Dependency   [Archived Catalog]
2011-2012 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook with Revised Addendum
   

PF 626 - Alcoholism and Chemical Substance Abuse Dependency


Prerequisite(s): PF 613  and PF 617 . This course examines substance use and abuse, with a focus on symptom formation, diagnosis, and socio-cultural factors. Various theoretical approaches to the etiology and treatment of substance abuse, as well as the resultant psychological and physiological effects of drugs are discussed. (3 credits)