HSRV 201 - Addiction +Society

Institution:

Massasoit Community College

Subject:

Human Services

Description:

This course uses a psychosocial approach to examine addiction, and explore its causes and impact on individuals and groups in American society. Emphasis is placed on understanding prevailing attitudes about addiction, exploring varied definitions and types of addiction, and examining the impact of addiction on business, family systems, the judicial system, and society as a whole. The concepts of prevention and treatment will be explored and a variety of prevention and treatment methodologies will be reviewed. Addictive behaviors such as alcoholism, drug abuse, workaholism, eating disorders, "runner's high" and gambling will be explored. Additionally, domestic violence, especially as it relates to addiction and substance abuse, will be examined. Prerequisites: Preparing for College Reading II (ENGL092) and Introductory Writing (ENGL099), and Fundamentals of Mathematics (MATH010), or waiver by placement testing results, or Permission of Instructor

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.massasoit.mass.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 588-9100

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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