SOC - 215 Prime for Life: Substance Abuse

(1 s.h.)

Prime for Life risk reduction program is a research-based curriculum that focuses on the reduction of problems associated with high risk drinking. The ultimate goal is to impact drinking choices by using a collection of strategies designed to facilitate behavior change. The program integrates knowledge from over 1,200 scientific studies from biological, psychological, and social research that supports the content of the program. Students will gain an increased knowledge regarding the subject matter, as well as gain personal knowledge about their own drinking patterns through a self-reflection process. Knowledge of the subject matter and self-knowledge are both critical prerequisites for those who are considering employment in the human services fields. Open to all students. Required for the Human Services Certificate. Students must be enrolled prior to the start of the first night of class. No late enrollments. Attendance is mandatory. Each lesson builds on the other, therefore, all 6 sessions must be attended or the student cannot satisfactorily complete the course.

Lecture Hours: 15
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0