Emphasis is on the use of Russian in everyday situations. This course will focus on the properties of drugs as chemicals and their impact on the body and mind. The history of drug use and abuse, issues surrounding addiction, factors that indicate a high risk to addiction and the interaction of drugs with each other will be examined. Strategies of education and treatment will be reviewed. Course designed to deal with problems encountered either personally or professionally.
Course also looks at social and cultural factors in alcoholism and drug abuse.