Chemical Dependency and Substance Use and Abuse

Course: SSC1030F

This course is part of the following part-time on campus and/or online program(s):

This course educates students about drug and alcohol use and the abuse of various substances in the body and how it affects ones behaviour. An introduction to the science of Pharmacology is included and students will study a number of drugs such as: alcohol, nicotine, prescription drugs, hallucinogens, cocaine, narcotics, and marijuana, inhalants, and steroids. They will also examine concepts of clinical practice and program design and learn how and when to apply them.


All sections for this course are in progress.

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