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Course: |
PSY 229
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Title: | Intro to Addictive Behavior |
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Long Title: | Introduction to Addictive Behavior |
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Course Description: | Focuses on addictive behavior and its effect on individuals, families, and society. |
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Min Credit: | 2 |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
I. Describe the biosocial, cognitive, and psychosocial issues surrounding addiction.
II. Distinguish among categories of drugs and effects upon the body and mind.
III. Discuss research concerning addictive behavior, treatment, and prevention.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Contexts and addiction
A. Biosocial
B. Cognitive
C. Psychosocial
II. Psychopharmacology and motives
A. Alcohol and depressants
B. Stimulants
C. Hallucinogens
III. Treatment models
A. General systems
B. Biological
C. Dispositional
D. Sociocultural
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