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SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS

SOCWORK 453
Course Description

Presentation of social, historical, legal, political, and ethical considerations surrounding the use and abuse of alcohol and psychotropic drugs in the U.S.

Prerequisties

Junior standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Spring

Grade Point Average
3.9

11.08% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

1.36% from Historical

A Rate
84.75%

71.61% from Historical

Class Size
118

-8.11% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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