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GERN 327. Substance Use Interventions

Cross listed with: FAM 327 /SOWK 327  
Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 014227 Grading Basis GRD

Explore types, effects and prevalence of substance use in the U.S. Impacts of use on individuals, families, communities and society is considered through biopsychosocial, economic and legal/political lenses. Dual foci include developmental risks and outcomes for individuals and families throughout the life course, and social policy debate and legislation. Includes a survey of intervention approaches and treatment modalities across the span of self-help, medical treatment, programs in behavioral health and court-mandated models.