SOCW-136 An Introduction to the Study of Substance Abuse

Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 ; SOCW 131  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or take SOCW-131 as a co-requisite.

 
This course surveys the issues surrounding substance abuse i.e. alcohol drugs etc. Explores usage consequences of abuse and agency response to substance abuse. This course may apply to State certification in substance abuse.

Course Outcomes
1. Differentiate between misuse and abuse of substances 2. Differentiate between drug, alcoholic, and cross addiction 3. Categorize various drugs according to depressants, stimulants, psychedelics, and marijuana 4. Recognize aide effects of drugs 5. Recognize the “street names” as well as the generic names of drugs 6. Explain the theories of addiction (psychological, socio-cultural, physiological) 7. Understand the uses of alcohol within the U.S. and compare it to other countries 8. Understand the state and federal legislation as it relates to chemical dependency 9. Know the similarities and differences between various types of addictions