Catalog 2017-2018

SOCW 2140 Addictions, Theories, and Treatment (3-0-3)

This course looks at the social, political, physiological, and behavioral implications of alcohol and drug abuse. The course focuses on theories of drug and alcohol addiction stages, the dynamics and nature of psychoactive substance, theories and methods of substance abuse prevention, family dynamic models, co-dependency, and disease concepts.

Offered Spring

Prerequisite

Program admission

Syllabus for this course