Transfers ToCSUDescriptionSubstance abuse and dependence have many unique characteristics when it occurs in persons and groups outside the typical family unit. This course addresses various cultural factors influencing the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs in selected special populations in American society and the effect of these influences on the treatment and recovery processes for chemical dependency. An examination of those characteristics is explored among special populations including adolescents, the elderly, racial and ethnic minorities, gays/lesbians, the physically and developmentally disabled, the chronically ill, and the incarcerated population.(C-ID ADS 195 X) 