PBHS B22

Drugs, Health and Society

This course provides an overview of the epidemiology and toxicology of substance abuse and its relevance to personal and public health. Students will be introduced to the concept of substance abuse and dependence, the definition of licit and illicit drugs, and the pharmacologic, neurologic and physiologic effects of selected substances on the human brain. The course will explore and discuss the political, social and economic factors involved in the supply and demand for drugs. The course will cover epidemiologic data on the prevalence, incidence, and trends of smoking, alcohol, prescription and other drug dependencies in the U.S. as well as risk factors associated with the use and abuse of these substances. Coursework will include a survey of current options for drug addiction recovery, as well as, available resources.C-ID: PHS 103

Units: 3.0

Hours: 54.0