HUS 1400 - Introduction to Chemical Dependency/Addiction

Institution:

College of the Florida Keys

Subject:

HUS - Human Services

Description:

This course is one of the basic introduction courses in the addictions studies program and includes a basic overview of the disease of addiction/chemical dependency; a historical perspective of addictions and reviews a variety of addiction disorders; DSM-IV criteria necessary to diagnose addiction/dependence and abuse and to become familiar with the differences between abuse and dependence; introductory knowledge on the permanent brain chemistry changes that take place in addiction; a theoretical basis for treating addiction and treatment protocol.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.fkcc.edu

Phone Number:

(305) 296-9081

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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