CRJ 714 Social Aspects of Alcohol and Drug Use

30 HOURS PLUS CONFERENCES

Explores the social dynamics of alcohol, narcotics, and other types of drug use and abuse. Examines research into the causes, epidemiology, and effects of use and abuse. Surveys the laws controlling psychoactive substances and the strategies designed to discourage experimentation, recreational use and addiction. Investigates the effectiveness of current prevention and treatment programs.