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Nov 04, 2025
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2024-2025 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]
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PSY 234 - Psychology of Addiction
Overview of the psychology of addictive behavior, psychophysiology of the brain and the addictive process. Addiction to alcohol, illicit drugs, over-the-counter medications, psycho-pharmaceuticals, food, gambling and sex are introduced. The impact of the addictive cycle on the individual, the family, and society as a whole is explored.
Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite: PSY 110 General Psychology or Permission of Instructor
Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the methods psychologists use to explore psychological phenomena.
- Describe major concepts and theories within addiction psychology.
- Explain the concept of addiction and various types of addictive behavior.
- Identify ways in which the central nervous system and other bodily systems process chemical substances.
- Analyze the impact of addiction on and individual’s overall well-being.
- Compare various addiction treatment modalities.
- Analyze the impact of addiction on the individual, family and society.
- Describe the role of culture and media on addictive behavior.
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