PSYC 310 - Chemical Addictions

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisites: PSYC 290

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 the 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.