SS 475 - Addictions and Compulsions

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits

Course Description
This course introduces the student to various causes, consequences, and treatments of compulsive and addictive behaviors. Included are drug and alcohol-related issues and compulsive behaviors that do not involve substances. (prereq: none)

Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify various causes of alcoholism, chemical dependency, and compulsive behaviors
Objectively define and evaluate behavior regarding chemical substance and other addictions
Address the consequences of chemical dependency and alcoholism
Foster understanding of the differences between use and abuse of substances
Identify treatment procedures

Prerequisites by Topic

None

Course Topics

Terminology
Origins, effects, medical use and history of individual drugs
Personality and drug use
Alcohol and the body
The sociocultural context of drug use
Comparison of etiologies regarding substance abuse
Adolescent development and substance abuse
College populations and drinking
Adult children of alcoholics
Co-dependency
Treatment approaches
Gambling
Eating disorders

Coordinator
Dr. Jan Fertig

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SS 475 - Addictions and Compulsions