ADDICTION AND BEHAVIOR
- Course
- PSYC510 - ADDICTION AND BEHAVIOR
- Department
- General Psychology - English - Master
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 8
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- -
- Prerequisite
- -
Course Description
This course introduces issues regarding the etiology, treatment, and prevention of addictive behaviors. A multidimensional approach that includes biological, psychological, and social factors is emphasized. Topics covered include dependence on alcohol, nicotine and other drugs, as well as pathological gambling, eating disorders and compulsive sexual behavior. Students will establish a working understanding on the principles and dynamics underlying the development of addictions and how addictions influence behavior and social relations. Cutting edge research pertaining to treatment modalities will be analyzed and evaluated while examining factors leading to success and failures in addictions treatment will also be covered. By the end of the course, students will be able to identify various addictions, explain how they were established, and link proper treatment modalities with associated addictions.
ADDICTION AND BEHAVIOR
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Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to the course, syllabus, and expectations. General review of learning theories. |
| Week 2 | Neuroanatomy, Synaptic Transmission, and the Neurobiology of Addiction |
| Week 3 | Theories of Addiction |
| Week 4 | Dynamics of Addiction |
| Week 5 | CNS Depressants |
| Week 6 | CNS Stimulants |
| Week 7 | Narcotic Substances/Drugs |
| Week 8 | Ramadan Holiday - No Class |
| Week 9 | Midterm Week |
| Week 10 | Midterm Week |
| Week 11 | Tobacco, Marijuana, and Inhalants |
| Week 12 | OTC, Prescription and Herbal Drugs |
| Week 13 | Other Addictive Behaviors - gambling, sex, internet, eating, shopping, etc.dent Presentations |
| Week 14 | Addiction Treatments - Inpatient, Outpatient, 12 Step Programs, Treatment Modalities |
| Week 15 | Last Week of Class, Q&A, Student Presentations |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Espada, J. P. & Irles, D. L. (n.d.) Basic Concepts in Drug Addiction. European Network on Exchange, Early Detection Drug Consumption. E-book: https://cesie.org/media/E-BOOK_preventing_drug_abuse_EN.pdf
- 02 National Institute on Drug Abuse (2020). Drugs, Brain, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction. Access: https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/addiction-science/drugs-brain-behavior-science-of-addiction
- 03 Begun, A. L. (2017). Theories and Biological Bases of Addiction. E-book: https://ohiostate.pressbooks.pub/swk3805coursebook/
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