The Psychology of Addiction
Description
This module will explore addiction. It will provide a broad view of the history and development of addiction treatments and their understandings. It will pay particular attention to evidence based treatments. The module will cover a range of understandings of addiction, ie disease, social learning, genetic etc and will explore the scientific basis for these concepts. Individual substances will be discussed and explored and a critical appraisal of current treatments and laws will be encouraged throughout.
Learning Outcomes
Evaluate the history of addiction and addiction treatment.
Critically evaluate the effectiveness of treatments in relation to addiction
Explain the factors which may lead to addiction and its impact on the individual, their family and the community in which they live.
Evaluate the main research which has taken place which has changed our perception of addiction