Jenzabar University

Substance Use Disorders (HUS 153)

Term: 2011-2012 Spring Semester

Faculty

	Vicky S WiegmanShow MyInfo popup for Vicky S Wiegman
	vwiegman@cmcc.edu
	Office hours: By appointment

	Dr. Karl G TrautmanShow MyInfo popup for Dr. Karl G Trautman
	ktrautman@cmcc.edu
	Office hours: By Appointment

Schedule

Mon, 6:00 PM - 8:55 PM (1/17/2012 - 5/7/2012) Location: CMCC JAL 419

Description

HUS 153 Substance Use Disorders
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This course investigates drug use, misuse and the cycle of addiction. Psychological, social, legal, spiritual, and philosophical reasons for drug use and misuse as well as the common characteristics of users are explored. Topics include societal influences; the drugs themselves; licit, illicit drugs (street drugs), medications, and their use and effects on mind, body and emotions. This course also examines the theories of addiction, rehabilitation and relapse prevention, current treatment trends, drug wars, education as prevention and the limitations of drug education.