2024-2025 Catalog

 

ADC-210 Addictions Theory

This course is intended to introduce the student to the major theories of addiction and compulsive behaviors. Students will consider addictions and case examples from a variety of theoretical perspectives. In addition to the substance addiction, this course will introduce the following topics: eating disorders, sexual compulsivity,and pathological gambling. This course will examine addictions from biological, psychological, social and spiritual domains. Additionally, individual, family, and cultural perspectives will be explored. This course will emphasize familiarity with the current research in the addictions counseling field.

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

ADC

Notes

3
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