Dynamics of Addiction (AS 3430 00)

Term: 2024-25 Summer

Faculty

Mary A Allix
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Schedule

Fri, 5:30 PM - 9:25 PM (6/6/2025 - 6/6/2025) Location: ONLN ONLN ONLN
Sat, 8:30 AM - 5:25 PM (6/7/2025 - 6/7/2025) Location: ONLN ONLN ONLN

Description

This course examines different perspectives on the identification, assessment, and treatment of an individual with a chemical and/or a non-substance-related addictive disorder from person-in-environment & risk/resilience perspectives. Topics include the personal, community, and societal costs of addiction, effective treatment and harm reduction strategies, individual and family self-help, the obstacles to treatment provision, and approaches to relapse prevention.