Course Description : | This course introduces the students to the background knowledge about the most common drugs of abuse and the medical complications associated with their misuse/abuse. Also it aims to provide knowledge and clarify terminology associated with drug use. In addition knowledge about transmission, treatment and prophylaxis of diseases to which drug users can be susceptible will be provided. Finally an overview of the most common treatment methods and services offered to drug dependents in the world and in Jordan will be discussed. |