SUBS
268
:: Survey of Substance Abuse Problems
Spring 2013
@Hawaii CC
| CRN: | 18800 (E. HI), 18801 (W. HI), 18802 (Kauai) |
| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Instructor: |
Charlene Merritt
csmerrit@hawaii.edu (808) 934-2639 (Ph) (808) 934-2641 (Fax) |
| Instructional Mode: | ITV |
| Dates: | 01/07/2013 - 05/09/2013 |
| Schedule: | M 5:00pm- 7:45pm Origination Site: HawCC Receive Sites: West Hawaii, Kauai |
| Course Prerequisites: | PreReq: Eng 21 or placement in Eng 102; and Eng 22 or ESL 15 or placement in Eng 100 |
| Course Description: | This course provides students with a general and basic understanding of substance use, abuse, and dependency. Students will explore the historical and societal perceptions of substance use, patterns and trends of use, and societal and legal responses to drugs and alcohol. Methods of ingestion, effects on the individual, prevention, intervention, and treatment will be identified and analyzed. |
| Textbooks: | Uppers, Downers and All Arounders, 7th edition (REQUIRED)
by: Inaba, Darryl S. & William E. Cohen Publisher: CNS Publications, Inc. 2011 ISBN: 978-0-926-544-30-7 |
| Additional Notes: | WH and Kauai students are to send assignments to instructor via email or intercampus mail. |
| Updated: | Wednesday, October 10, 2012 08:46:17 |
