2020-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

PSYC 310 - Chemical Addictions


Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: COMP 201  or equivalent
The purpose of this course is to understand the dynamics of chemical addiction and the treatment of chemical dependency.  Students will study licit and illicit chemicals of abuse by exploring origin, regulation, pharmacology, abuse vs. dependency, costs to society and health, and the effective treatment of chemical dependency.  The student will become knowledgeable regarding chemicals of abuse and the medical and social models of treatment.