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JS 628

Practical Approaches to Substance Abuse Issues

Catalog2026-2027
Credits2 units
LevelGraduate
S U Only

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.