H SC 227 - Drugs and Health

(3 units)

Prerequisite: Completion of the G.E. Category A.
Study of psychoactive drugs with primary attention to alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, cannabis, hallucinogens, narcotics and other drugs; examination of trends, philosophical issues and behavioral practices associated with drug use and dependence. Includes physiological psycho-social, legal, historical, philosophical and political aspects; treatment-rehabilitation activities and programs; and drug abuse prevention education.

Both grading options. Sections of this course may be offered through the CSU CourseMatch program. Not open for credit to students with credit in H SC 327 or H SC 427.

General Education: Lower Division E - Lifelong Learning and Self Development