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2014-2015 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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NURS 337 - Nursing/Health Elective: Addictions and Compulsions (2 credits)
The goal of this course is to provide a basic survey of theory, concepts, and practices relevant to addictive behavior, compulsive acts, dependency needs, and the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs. A caring nursing perspective is utilized. The historical aspects and current epidemiological patterns of substance abuse and other addictive behaviors are presented. The individual, familial and societal effects of addictive and dependent behavior are emphasized. Prerequisites: None. Open to all majors. As needed.
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