Understanding Substance Use, Abuse and Addiction

SPS-111-OLA

Nassau Community College

  • Semester
    Fall 2024
  • Instructor
  • Start Date
    09-03-0024
  • Total Credits
    3
  • Call to Register
    516-572-7355

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The course will address the nature of chemical dependency, recovery and treatment. Students will have an opportunity to analyze their own assumptions and attitudes toward chemicals and chemically dependent persons and develop an understanding of the biopsychosocial disease model of addiction. The course will also provide students with an understanding of drugs and drug abuse in American culture. The history of various drugs, their effects on society and human behavior will be examined.
General Education Area(s): Social Sciences
Course Area: College Study Skills
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Dates: 09-03-0024 - 12-21-0024
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