Addictive Behavior

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

Throughout history, people have used addictive substances in their everyday lives to obtain desired effects, at times encountering unwanted negative consequences along the way. While many use substances without significant problems, others become “addicted” and experience considerable impairment and distress. The goal of this course is to explore the concept of addiction, with a focus on the psychology of addictive behaviors: why do people use substances and what happens when they do?