DAA 3220 - Psychology of Drug Habituation and Addiction

Behavioral effects of sedative hypnotic compounds, stimulants, convulsants, anti-psychotic agents, psychedelics, hallucinogens, alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, and other drugs of psychological influence will be examined. Consideration will be given to attitudes toward drugs, theories of drug addiction and treatment. Methods of therapy will be discussed. Comparisons will be made with use of other methods for behavioral change.
Lecture
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: DAA 3001/PSY 3001
Offered in the Fall Semester