PUBH 340 - Drugs in Society

Institution:

Coastal Carolina University

Subject:

Public Health

Description:

(Prereq: PUBH 121)In this course, drug policies and laws as well as contemporary advocacy efforts impacting drug use, abuse, prevention, treatment and interdiction are examined from a public health perspective. Motivational factors that influence the use of licit and illicit drugs are explored and the psychological, socio-cultural and pharmacological/biochemical risk factors for abuse or dependence are identified, Systems providing effective drug education, prevention, treatment and interdiction are also evaluated. F,S.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Take PUBH*121;

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Department: Public Health; CEEB: 5837;

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.coastal.edu

Phone Number:

(843) 347-3161

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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