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Sacramento City College Course Info

Sacramento, California

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PSYC 405

Substance Abuse: Effects on Body and Behavior

This course will educate students in drug identification, signs and symptomatology, methods of use, duration of effect, behaviors, addiction, and treatment options. The course examines historical and contemporary perspectives of substance abuse issues, epidemiologic data used to establish the prevalence, incidence, and identity of at risk groups, and trends of substances of abuse and approaches to treatment. This course is especially advised for people who are seeking or working in careers in health, law enforcement, counseling, psychology, business, social services, or teaching. Credit may be earned for either PSYC 405 or ADMJ 303, but not for both.

Units: 3.0

Hours: 54 hours LEC

Recommended courses:
ENGWR 101 - College Writing
Min Grade: C
and
ENGRD 310 - Critical Reading as Critical Thinking
Min Grade: C