EDC 8143 INTRO SBSTNC ABUSE,ADCTN&REL DIS

Course focuses on theory and research. Biopsychosocial risk factors for addiction/compulsive disorders such as disease concept, dual diagnosis, social/cultural factors, and developmental issues are studied. Biological/genetic models and processes of addiction are studied such as addictive behavior and depression, anxiety, ADHD, gender and age. Cross listed with PSY 41355. Dual listed with PYC 8142.