May 30, 2026  
2025-2026 College Catalog 
    
2025-2026 College Catalog

HLTH 140 Drug Studies: Intervention and Prevention

This course is designed to cover the basic issues confronting drug use, abuse and addiction. Emphasis also will be placed on drug prevention and intervention. This course deals with current problems, views and attitudes surrounding the use of psychoactive drugs. Students also will explore the effects of drug use on human physiology and interpersonal functioning. Each student will be expected to take an active roll in the learning process through class discussions and activities, as well as completing out-of class assignments and research when appropriate.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Offered Distance Learning: Yes
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3