SOCW 2140 Syllabus

Subject Code

SOCW

Course Number

2140

Course Title

Addictions, Theories, and Treatment

Prerequisites

Program admission

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Offered Spring

Credit Hours

(3-0-3)

Course Description

This course looks at the social, political, physiological, and behavioral implications of alcohol and drug abuse. The course focuses on theories of drug and alcohol addiction stages, the dynamics and nature of psychoactive substance, theories and methods of substance abuse prevention, family dynamic models, co-dependency, and disease concepts.

Course Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

• Define the classifications of mood altering substances.
• Discuss substance use in the terms of use, abuse and dependency.
• Recognize the biological, psychology and social aspect of addiction.
• Understand the theoretical approaches, to substance abuse treatment.
• Identify the roles of Professionals in the Field of Substance Abuse