HMSV 1160 Medical and Social Aspects of Addictions

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  4.5 - 0 - 4.5

This course includes the study of the physiological/psychological, and sociological aspects of alcohol/drug use, abuse, and dependence. The classifications and basic pharmacology of drugs, basic physiology, and the effects of drug use on the systems of the human body and alcohol and drug tolerance are discussed. The course also includes the etiological, behavioral, cultural, and demographical aspects and belief systems about alcohol/drug use along with the process of dependence and addiction and withdrawal signs, symptoms, and behavior patterns. NOTE: The co-requisite PSYC 1010 must be taken concurrently or previously completed.

Prerequisites
(1) ENGL 1010
Co-requisites
PSYC 1010

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