HSV 534 - Psychopathology of Addiction

3 Credits

The course will provide a basic historical perspective of Substance Use Disorder along with the descriptions of biological, psychological, and sociological factors that comprise the disease of addiction. This course will also cover the assessment and diagnosis of addictions in addition to exploring common psychological disorders that often complicate treatment efforts. Disorders such as depression, anxiety, in addition to personality disorders, will be explored in order to provide a general framework for working with often challenging cases.