ShowID

532

Event Date:

8/16/2006

Length:

00:58:14

Category:

GSU Telecourse

Producer

GSU

Project

Substance Abuse: Current Concepts

Comments

Comments: Discusses the use of drugs for the treatment of temporary and long-term mental illness. The lesson explores the extent of mental illness in society (as high as 25%) and the medical treatments that may be used to treat them. Students discuss accepted drug use in the treatment of transient periods of mental illness (depression, anxiety, and disorientation/confusion) as well as commonplace drug treatments for chronic/acute mental illness. A variety of related issues affecting individuals, families, mental health professionals, and society in general are discussed.

LocalID:

SACC D3T1

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Schedule Information:

This show is not currently scheduled.