HLTH 1060 - Drug Education

1. Drug abuse and its effects on the individual, family, and society
2. Drug classifications
3. Drug treatment
4. Intervention
5. Mental health and drug abuse
6. Prevention of drug abuse problems
7. Role of drugs in society
8. Screening and assessment of drug problems
9. Societal effects of drugs

1. Explain how the mis-use and abuse of over-the-counter and prescription medications can present a health hazard to drug takers.
2. Describe various factors contributing to drug use patterns in America.
3. Interpret the role of drugs in mass media.
4. Describe strategies to prevent drug abuse.
5. Identify the misconceptions and myths surrounding drugs and their use.
6. Analyze the history of drug use in society.
7. Identify the physical and mental effects of drug use and abuse.
8. Identify the major types of drugs used and abused in our society.

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