CJ 245 - Substance Abuse

Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 3

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

College Level Prerequisites: None

Description: A study of the causes of drug abuse as well as the current social, legal, and treatment responses to the problem. Psychological and physiological effects of all classes of drugs, including marijuana, hallucinogens, stimulants, narcotics, depressants, inhalants, and over the counter and prescription medication will be studied in detail. Recommended - Basic knowledge of the criminal justice system including terminology and theory along with basic writing ability

Department Consent: No Consent

General Education Distribution Category Met: None