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PSY 712 - Bio-Psycho-Social-Spritual Aspects of Addition

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Major theories of etiology, social dynamics, and psychology of alcohol and other drug disorders are presented within the context of human development. Clinical research is reviewed, which enhances a further understanding of the basic physiological, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects. Impact on the individual, family, community, and organizations/systems is presented. Considerations for how these disorders apply to special populations such as people of color, LGBTQ persons, ethnic-multicultural populations, the economically disadvantaged, the oppressed, veterans, children and adolescents, women, and HIV-positive clients are discussed.

Prerequisites: PSY 645 , PSY 709 .


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