Substance Use and Addictions

Catalog description

This course is designed to provide an in-depth examination of addiction, encompassing its conceptualization and various theoretical frameworks for understanding its etiology and persistence. Through the lens of clinical research, students will examine the epidemiology of substance use disorders (SUDs), diagnostic criteria, and their societal ramifications. Students will be familiarized with drug pharmacology and a range of theories and treatment models related to SUDs. Theoretical perspectives and therapeutic modalities pertaining to SUDs will be explored, with an emphasis on evidence-based practices. Students will critically examine and challenge stereotypes associated with individuals with SUDs and SUD treatments.