SY 280 - Sociology of Addictions

Institution:

Stetson University

Subject:

Description:

Analysis of current thinking about the causation, identification, nature, and consequences of various types of addiction; examples range from caffeine and nicotine to alcohol and other drugs to food or fasting to gambling to love and sex to religion. Examination of specific concepts and controversies in the addiction treatment field. Description and evaluation of schemes of recovery, rehabilitation, and cure.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.stetson.edu

Phone Number:

(386) 822-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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