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CRMJ 2332 - Drug Identification and Effects


Credit hours: 3

Course Description:
A study of the fundamentals needed for identifying both the appearance and effects of controlled substances. Students receive guides to controlled substances; their color, trade names and drug codes. Topics include a critical examination of the physiological, sociological and legal aspects of drug abuse and the many complexities which have developed as a direct or indirect result of drug abuse in society.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Student will be able to:

  1. Know the basic provisions of the Controlled Substance Act of 1970.
  2. Know the five categories of the Federal Controlled Substance Schedule, and how it is modified.
  3. Identify major drugs of the stimulant, depressant and hallucinogenic class, including their physiological and psychological effects.
  4. Know the source of illegal drugs, organized drug crime, state and federal criminal drug laws.