This course is designed to provide an in-depth exposure to basic drugs classification, pharmacological effects, causes of drug abuse to society, common treatment modalities, and effective prevention/intervention strategies. In addition, consumer issues related to drug use, drug legislation, and drug education programs for school and community implementation will be discussed.

This course is instructed by Dr. Mark Thompson, Assistant Professor, Department of HSES, The University of Kansas.
Phone: (785)864-0768
E-mail: drt@ku.edu