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Graduate Record 2022-2023 
    
Graduate Record 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED RECORD]

EDHS 5240 - Substance Abuse in Society


Effective Start Date: 03/01/2009
Investigates substance abuse and use in contemporary society. Treats topics from a multi-disciplinary perspective, including biological, pharmacologic, cultural, social, psychological, political, economic, and legal aspects of substance abuse. Analyzes patterns of addiction, intervention, and rehabilitation with respect to alcoholism and other drugs. Examines assessments of the costs, options, and alternatives to addiction, along with educational efforts toward prevention. Class discussions are an integral part of this course. Credit may not be earned in both EDHS 2240 and 5240.

Credits: 3
Grading Basis: Graded