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GRO 150 Substance Use and Aging (3 Credit Hours)

Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces methods to prevent and reduce substance addiction within the older adult population. Emphasis is placed on understanding problems associated with alcohol, drug and medication misuse in addition to signs, symptoms and treatment options. Upon completion, the student should be able to describe how substance use and abuse impacts the quality of life for the older adult population.


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