Course Detail
Units:
2.0
Course Components:
Lecture
Description
Meets with SW 725 & SW 6803. Course offers introductory understanding to the pharmacology/toxiocological aspects of drug abuse and chemical dependence. It will examine and review the specifics of : epidemiology of alcohol and drug abuse, issues related to drug use in special populations, symptoms of intoxication, overdose, withdrawal and major categories of psychotropic medications.