SOCW 444 - Addictive Behaviors

3 Credit Hours
This course will examine the common processes through which individuals develop addictions such as chronic alcohol abuse, abuse of other chemicals, eating disorders, addictive relationships, and compulsive gambling. This course will also explore the differences among the addiction processes that contribute to some experts declaring it impossible to develop a common definition of addiction. Historical development of psychosocial and behavioral theories of addiction; relationships between addiction, families, and society; and race, class, and gender analysis will be included.

Prerequisites: Undergraduate level PSYC101 Minimum grade of D or Undergraduate level SOCI101 Minimum grade of D or Undergraduate level SOCW167 Minimum grade of D

Course Attributes: Gender & Diversity Studies

Levels: Graduate Undergraduate

College of Professional Sci Social Work