SAB 110 Substance Abuse Overview

Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course provides an overview of the core concepts in substance abuse and dependence. Topics include the history of drug use/abuse, effects on societal members, treatment of addiction, and preventive measures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the etiology of drug abuse, addiction, prevention, and treatment.

Course is typically offered in Fall.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Evaluate the social, political, economic, and cultural context within which addiction and substance abuse exist, including risk and resiliency factors that characterize individuals and their living environments.
Explain the behavioral, psychological, physical health, and social effects of psychoactive drugs including alcohol and tobacco, on the consumer and significant other.
Recognize the potential for substance use disorders to mimic a variety of medical and psychological disorders, and the potential for medical and psychological disorders to co-exist with addiction and substance abuse.
Identify common medical and pharmaceutical resources in the treatment of addictive disease and other substance-related disorders.
State factors that increase the likelihood that an individual, community, or group will be at-risk alcohol and other drug problems.