Drug Abuse

Course Code
PHM520
Course Title
Drug Abuse
Course Description

College Elective-MSC in Clinical Pharmacy

This course provides an overview of the fundamental concepts in drug/substance abuse. The course contents will help to introduce participants to terminologies used in drug/substance abuse as well as their definitions. Participants will be provided with a comprehensive overview of the drugs of abuse that are most commonly used, in addition to their adverse effects on human health and society. Methods of treatment and client education will also be addressed. Laws and regulations concerning drug/substance abuse will be covered.
Prerequisites
None
Credits
2
Course Type
Theory
Offered
Fall, Spring