SWRK 6530 - Causes of Substance Abuse

This course will examine the three major theories that explain the causes of psychoactive substance use: the biological, psychological, and sociological. The historical responses of society to substance use such as strategies including control, prevention, intervention, and treatment will be outlined and the research of various epidemiologic patterns and social correlates of substance use will also be studied.

Credits: 3 hours

Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
Cross-Listed: Cross-listed with ADA 6060 and CECP 6340.