HST 212 - Principles of Addiction

Min Credits: 3

Presents substance abuse and addictive problems from an addictions model approach. A historical, cultural, and social context is presented as well as an overview of the theories of addiction. Other major topics: recognizing early signs and symptoms of substance abuse, differences in counseling strategies with substance abusers, and other derivative problems. This is a foundation course with a scientific base. Family systems are reviewed.

Lecture: 3 Lab: 0