PSYC125

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Introduction to Addiction Studies

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

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Distinguish components of the human services model that must be employed when analyzing an addictive client.

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Describe addiction as a disease process.

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Identify and differentiate between substances that may lead to addiction.

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Explain how chemical dependency and addiction affect the individual and family systems.

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Differentiate between treatment, rehabilitation, and the process of recovery in the development of a written intervention that employs multiple resources for individuals and families.

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Examine ethical and cultural factors facing human service professionals.

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Describe how drugs and alcohol affect the community at large.