This course focuses on the physical, psychological and pharmacological effects of alcohol on the human body and on the human condition.

Topics covered include:

• Scope and prevalence of alcohol use in the United States
• Pharmacology of alcohol
• Tolerance and withdrawal issues
• Predisposing risk factors
• Misconceptions about alcohol use
• Short- and long-term behavioral effects
• Health consequences and medical complications
• Alcohol use during pregnancy

20 Hours – $140