Introduction To Substance Use

Instructor:
Angela L Carman
April Marie Young
204
Credits:
3.0
001
Building:
TBD
Room:
TBD
Semester:
Spring 2025
Start Date:
End Date:
Name:
Introduction To Substance Use
Class Type:
LEC
11:00 am
12:15 pm
Days:
TR

This course provides the student with basic knowledge about substance use and the principles of harm reduction. Course topics have been selected to provide students with an understanding of substance use through a public health lens. Topics will include an introduction to harm reduction, an overview of the history and criminalization of substance use, how substance use has changed over time, and a look at a variety of programs developed to address substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery.

This course provides the student with basic knowledge about substance use and the principles of harm reduction. Course topics have been selected to provide students with an understanding of substance use through a public health lens. Topics will include an introduction to harm reduction, an overview of the history and criminalization of substance use, how substance use has changed over time, and a look at a variety of programs developed to address substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery.

CPH