PSYC 422 - Psychology of Addictions

Course introduces students to the field of addiction, addiction theories, and empirically-based diagnosis and treatment, including the various definitions of addiction along with the history, physiological effects, and diagnoses of a variety of commonly used/abused substances (licit, illicit, and prescribed) and other process/behavioral addictions. Emphasis is on the behavioral and social implications of problematic addictive behaviors and treatment.

Credits: 3

Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

Minimum Class Standing: Junior