PSY 243 - Psychology of Addictions

Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: PSY 103 or PSY 273. This course will focus on causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and impact of addictions on society and the individual. Consideration will be given to the maladaptive behavior and physiological characteristics of addiction. Stages in the development of and types of addiction and habituation will be discussed. The effects of chemical abuse on the human body will be presented. Treatment approaches that are currently in use will be reviewed. Fall