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330.654.01
Seminar on Drug Abuse Program Planning in Developing Countries IV

Course Status
Cancelled

Location
East Baltimore
Term
4th Term
Department
Mental Health
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2013 - 2014
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
Tu, Th, 3:30 - 5:20pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
Discusses conceptual and policy issues related to substance abuse in the U.S., including definitions of use and dependence; social and political contexts; scientific bases for public health response; national policy alternatives; public awareness, community action, and school-based approaches to prevention; and theories of treatment. Students give presentations on the extent of substance use and abuse in developing countries, including proposals to mitigate some aspect of substance abuse. Students also prepare a paper on a current topic.
Enrollment Restriction
Must be a Humphrey Fellows in drug abuse or have consent of instructor.
Special Comments

Course is held in departmental space.