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May 02, 2024
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2023-2024 College Catalog [***ATTENTION: THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG***]
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PSY 241 - Drugs, Society, and Human Behavior
Credits: 3
Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.
The course examines the impact of substance use and abuse on the individual and on society. In addition, the course provides a balanced account of all of the aspects of this subject, interpreting its complex nature.
Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- describe significant historical developments contributing to our current problems with drugs;
- describe the pharmacological bases of drug actions;
- identify alternatives to drug use;
- discuss theoretical perspectives of abuse and addiction;
- critically analyze the drug/alcohol literature and assess its relevance;
- discuss the present and future implications fo drug and alcohol policies and the efficacy of treatment.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 .
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