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HLTH 23
DRUGS, HEALTH & SOCIETY · 4 units · used in 10 transfer pathways
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Where this page’s information comes from
- Foothill catalogcourse record · 2026-2027
- FHDA class listingsWinter 2027 sections
- Cherrypickercourse matching and pathway links — our analysis
About this course
This course explores the world-wide crisis and challenge of substance abuse, including its historical effects on various societies and cultures. In addition to examining this from a social perspective, students receive an overview of the epidemiology and toxicology of substance abuse and its relevance to personal and public health. Students are introduced to the concept of substance abuse and dependence, the definition of licit and illicit drugs, and the pharmacologic, neurologic, and physiologic effects of selected substances on the human brain. Political, social, and economic factors involved in the supply and demand for drugs are discussed. Epidemiologic data on the prevalence, incidence, and trends of smoking, alcohol, and prescription and other drug dependencies globally are covered, as well as risk factors associated with the use and abuse of these substances. Current options for recovery are reviewed.
Sections this term
Winter 2027 · updated Oct 18, 11:09 PM UTCNo section is scheduled at Foothill College for Winter 2027. The course can still be offered in a later quarter.
Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.
Prerequisites
The Foothill catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.
Advisory: “Advisory: One of the following: ENGL C1000 or C1000H or ESLL 26.”
Transfer pathways that use HLTH 23
ASSIST maps HLTH 23 to a requirement in 10 published pathways from Foothill College.
- Interdisciplinary StudiesFoothill → CSU Monterey Bay
- Agricultural ScienceFoothill → Cal Poly Pomona
- Nutrition, B.S. - Nutrition and Health OptionFoothill → Cal Poly Pomona
- Kinesiology, Sport Psychology and LeadershipFoothill → CSU Long Beach
- Kinesiology, Sport Psychology and Leadership OptionFoothill → CSU Long Beach
- Public Health, Community Health EducationFoothill → CSU Long Beach
- Public Health, Community Health Education OptionFoothill → CSU Long Beach
- Public Health, School Health EducationFoothill → CSU Long Beach
- Public Health, School Health Education OptionFoothill → CSU Long Beach
- Recreation TherapyFoothill → CSU Long Beach
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