Substance Abuse and Mental Health

This is an introductory course that will provide students with an understanding of substance use disorders and mental health. This course will provide students with basic knowledge of the historical role of substance use, addiction, and its associated theories of causation, and physiological implications of its use and abuse. Also, students will be introduced to the criteria used in assessing mental disorders in children and adults.

Credits

3 credits

Course Code

SS 350