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Semester:	Fall 2024
Number:	0501-290-001
Instructor:	Daniel Bleecher
Days:	Monday Wednesday Friday 8:00 am - 8:50 am
Note:	Traditional In-Person Class
Location:	Garden City - Hagedorn Hall of Enterprise 211
Credits:	3
Course Materials:	View Text Books
Description:	Psychology of Addiction is a basic review of the major drugs of abuse, the theoretical models of addiction and the psychological based treatments that stem from these models. (Distribution Reqs:Social Sciences)
Learning Goals:	COURSE GOALS: The following are the major goals for this course:• Develop an appreciation for the theoretical models of addiction• Develop a familiarity with the motivations for drug use• Gain general knowledge about the legal aspects of drug abuse• Acquire information about the classification of abused drugs• Gain information about the pharmacology and physiology of drug use• Develop an understanding of substance abuse treatment and prevention *The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here.
Prerequisites:	PIA 101 or GNA 106 or GSS 102