SO 262 Alcoholism, Drug Abuse, Dependent Behavior

Social Science. A holistic approach with a particularly sociological emphasis regarding the use and abuse of alcohol, other psychoactive drugs, and dependency behaviors, e.g. gambling and sexual addiction. Upon completion of the course, students will understand problems of addiction, methods of prevention and control, theories of causation, and the disease concept. They will know various treatment methods.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Take SO 101.

Distribution

SS

Offered

Even Year Spring Semester