2022-2023 Academic Catalog 
    
    May 15, 2024  
2022-2023 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

PSYC 310 - Chemical Addictions


3 Credit Hours

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.