PSY 7738 Advanced Psychology of Addiction and Compulsive Behaviors
This course focuses on the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders' substance-related disorders (drugs, alcohol), addictive behavioral disorders (gambling, sex, and internet), eating disorders, and co-occurring clinical and personality disorders. The biological, psychological, and social aspects of addiction, as well as cultural and legal-ethical issues, are highlighted. Previous coursework in graduate-level addiction studies and abnormal psychology is strongly recommended.