PSY 241 - Substance Abuse

1. Nature and history of drug and alcohol abuse
2. Types of drugs
3. Psychological factors
4. Physiological factors
5. Social and criminal factors
6. Research in the field
7. Treatment methods
8. Anti-drug legislation
9. Legalization and decriminalization of drugs

1. Explain the symptoms and consequences of substance abuse
2. Identify and categorize the types of drugs most associated with abuse.
3. Summarize the history of drug and alcohol abuse.
4. Characterize several treatment approaches to drug abuse.
5. Review current research in drug abuse.
6. Analyze the effects of drugs on the criminal justice system.