Substance Use, Misuse and Abuse

The course will introduce students to the continuum of substance use and the impact of substance dependence. Students will develop an understanding of substance use, abuse and dependenceaffecting individuals and as a social issue. Major categories of drugs, their effects and withdrawal symptoms will be introduced. Studies will include the effects and consequences of substance dependence on the individual and the family. The continuum of treatment services, theories of addiction and introduction to the fundamentals of work in this field will be covered.