SW 8470 - Behavioral Health: Substance Abuse and Dependence

3 Credit Hours
Description
This course explores behavioral health problems that may be evident in the persistent use of a medication, non-medically indicated drug, or toxin indicating substance abuse, misuse, and/or dependence. Both substance abuse and dependence result in adverse social consequences that impact interpersonal relationships, families, work/school obligations, communities, and the broader society among all population groups. Students will learn about the classification of drugs and toxins, their impact on behavioral health and well-being, and the resulting consequences.