PSY 140 - Psychology of Addiction

Institution:

Connecticut State Community College Asnuntuck

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Description:

This course provides an understanding of addiction including potential causes and personal/social consequences. Addiction is defined from a number of perspectives. Addictions examined throughout this course include: alcohol, heroin, cocaine, food, sex, love (relationships) and work. Included is an examination of current state and federal legislation related to specific addictions. Extensive information on a variety of treatment modalities utilized in addressing the symptomatology of addiction. This course cannot be substituted for any of the required courses in the Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Counseling Program (DARC).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.acc.commnet.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 253-3000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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