Mar 28, 2024  
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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HE 205 - Substance Use and Misuse


Credits: (2 credits)

Provides students with information on the prevalence and characteristics of substance abuse use disorders and the impact of such disorders on the individual and the community.  A comprehensive review of evidence-based approaches to prevention, targeting the individual and the community, are covered.

Prerequisite/Corequisite
None

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:

1.   Describe the incidence and prevalence of substance use and abuse in the U.S;

2.   Define and distinguish between substance use, abuse, and dependence;

3.   Explain the relationship of substance abuse/addiction and public health issues; 

4.   Identify and describe a wide variety of commonly used and abused substances;

5.   Identify risk and protective factors for substance abuse;

6.   Explain the symptoms of substance abuse and dependence; 

7.   Describe the physical, social, and emotional consequences of substance use and abuse;

8.   Describe common treatment strategies for substance abuse and dependence;

9.   State the need for substance abuse prevention;

10.  Describe evidence-based substance abuse prevention strategies; 

11.   Discuss individual and community-based substance abuse prevention strategies and models; 

12.   List substance abuse prevention programs and resources both locally and on a national scale.

Frequency of Offering:
The course is offered every other fall semester (even years).



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