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CAS 254 - Signs and Symptoms of Addiction

(3 units)
Theories and models of alcohol and other drug addiction with emphasis on the signs and symptoms of problematic use and abuse.

Prerequisite(s): CAS 154 .

Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to recognize the various models of addiction and be able to articulate their influence on social perception.
2. Students will be able to identify the interactions of biological, psychological and social factors in addiction.
3. Students will be able to articulate the history of licit and illicit drug use in our society and the factors affecting their popularity and loss of favor.
4. Students will be able to recognize the fundamental neuroscience changes and pharmacological properties of psychoactive substances on the central nervous system.
5. Students will be able to demonstrate competency in identifying the biological, psychological, and social signs and symptoms of alcohol, drugs, and other compulsive behaviors.


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