Overview
Description
Analysis of substance abuse issues in the criminal justice system including treatment, plea bargains, penalties, mental illness and referrals.
Units
Lecture2
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years
Terms
fall
Attributes
S U Only
Learning Outcomes
- identify the issues and problems of substance abuse in the justice system.
- recognize the physiological and pharmacological aspects of substance abuse.
- compare drug-testing methodologies.
- design an action plan to address problems identified as affecting substance-abusing offenders.
- identify aspects of the treatment and recovery process for persons with substance abuse issues.