| Course Description |
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| An overview of the historical and contemporary role of psychoactive drugs |
| (including alcohol) in society, emphasizing the physical, social, and |
| emotional consequences of their use and abuse within a general theoretical |
| framework. Topics include the myths, stereotypes, and socio-cultural |
| factors that contribute to the use of alcohol and other drugs, pattern |
| and progression of addiction, prevention and treatment, public policy, |
| community resources, needs of special groups, and special populations. |
| Course may not meet major requirements at transfer institutions. See |
| your counselor for more information. |
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