PSY 350 - Drug Use, Abuse And Dependence

Institution:

Edgewood College

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Description:

Overview of the ways that substance abuse impacts individuals, families and society. Various models of abuse and addiction will be discussed, with an emphasis on the Biopsychosocial Model. Demonstrates an appreciation of how biological, genetic, developmental, psychological, environmental, historical and cultural factors all interact to explain substance use, abuse and dependency. Considerable emphasis on the psychopharmacological aspects of substance abuse and gaining an understanding of the way that specific drugs affect individuals on physical, emotional and behavioral levels.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.edgewood.edu

Phone Number:

(608) 663-4861

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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