SW 240 - Addictions

Institution:

Georgian Court University

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Description:

This course examines addiction from a systems perspective, making it particularly appropriate to the "person-in-environment" approach. It will examine the major theories of addiction, as well as the major biological, psychological, and social results of addictions, including co-occuring disorders. Content and discussions of the latest developments in treatment and research will incorporate the most recent findings on genetic causes of alcoholism. Recent trends in designer drugs will be included to help explain the considerable frequency of changes in which drug use patterns occur. The aspect of race, culture, ethnicity, gender and age and the role these play in defining and identifying addiction and its treatment interventions will be included. Excessive gambling, excessive exercise, and excessive spending will also be discussed as a form of addiction using theoretical applications. 3 hours lecture, one semester, 3 credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.georgian.edu

Phone Number:

(732) 987-2200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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