An investigation into the disease concept of chemical dependency, early intervention, and prevention methods in the areas of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. History of drugs, disease concept of drugs, effects of drugs on health, and drug’s relationship to violence will be discussed through practice teaching methods for grades K-12.

Required Textbook:

Drugs, Society & Human Behavior 15th Edition. Hart, Carl and Ksir, Charles. McGraw Hill Publishers. ISBN #978-0-07-352974-5.