CRJU 4490 Drug Use Prevention and Interventions
In this course, students will be introduced to various types of drug abuse prevention, psychotherapies, and learn how these are integrated into a comprehensive community approach to reduce drug addiction. Drug abuse and dependence as a risk factor for other social problems and implications for policy change are explored within a social justice framework. This course meets the Texas Certification Board of Addition Professionals' prerequisites for certification as a 'Certified Prevention Specialist' by providing the student with half of the 100 required hours in ATOD prevention training.