Jun 01, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2022-23 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2022-23 [Archived Catalog]

Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)

HLTH 2040 - Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs


Presents basic pharmacology and toxicology of common drugs, alcohol, and tobacco and consequences of their abuse.

Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will describe the major categories of drugs and the effects related to the use and abuse of drugs within each category.
  • Students will describe how both objective and subjective factors influence the total effect of a drug.
  • Students will discuss multidimensional measures required to reduce drug misuse and abuse in a given community.
  • Students will explain major theories of prevention and dependence.
  • Students will explain the difference between drug use and abuse.



Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)