2010-2011 Academic Catalog 
    
    May 16, 2024  
2010-2011 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

PSYC 310 - Chemical Addictions


3.0 credit hours
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 knowledgable regarding chemicals of abuse and the medical and social models of treatment.

 Delivery Methods: HYB, ONL