PSY 162 - Addictions and Treatment

Course Description: This course provides an overview and analysis of various addictions including alcohol, opiates, prescription medications, nicotine, gambling and their histories and treatments. There will be a focus on the personal and social consequences as well as the monetary costs of addictions and treatments. An emphasis will also be on the etiology, epidemiology, pharmacology, symptoms and medical consequences of various addictions. Students will also learn the influence of family history, culture, state and federal laws, ethical issues, and current treatment options.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 101.
General Education Elective(s): Behavioral Science
Note(s): N/A

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