JUST S125 - Intro to Addictions

Institution:

University of Alaska Southeast

Subject:

Justice

Description:

3 credits (3+0) Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs will be studied along with addictive behaviors related to satisfying the pleasure center of the brain which are not substance-related such as compulsive shopping, problem gambling, and the various computer-related addictions. Survey of the theories of addiction including the disease model of addiction, behavioral addictions, addiction treatment, and more. Focus will center on those addictions specific to Alaska.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.uas.alaska.edu

Phone Number:

(877) 465-4827

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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