by Brenda I. Belcher | Apr 4, 2021 | PSYC 2006: Introduction to Addictions
Week 6: Prevention and Social Change Sam has been home from military service for 3 months. While in Afghanistan, he was the only survivor of an explosion during a mission. In the United States, his family and friends have been celebrating his return with parties and...
by Brenda I. Belcher | Apr 4, 2021 | PSYC 2006: Introduction to Addictions
Week 5: Treatment Tadd’s wife, Sharon, gave Tadd an ultimatum: “Get help for your cocaine problem, or our marriage is over.” Tadd insisted that he just liked to party with his friends. “I can still hold down a job. In fact, I just got a promotion. So why do you care...
by Brenda I. Belcher | Apr 4, 2021 | PSYC 2006: Introduction to Addictions
Week 4: Evaluating Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders What would you say if someone made the following statements to you? “So what if I bought a few more toys for the kids? I can afford it.” “It helps me relax if I walk around the block three times before going...
by Brenda I. Belcher | Apr 4, 2021 | PSYC 2006: Introduction to Addictions
Week 3: Physiological Effects of Substances This is your brain. This is your brain on drugs.—The Museum of Broadcast Communications What does it take to convince someone of the negative short- and long-term effects of substances so they will quit abusing them? In...
by Brenda I. Belcher | Apr 4, 2021 | PSYC 2006: Introduction to Addictions
Week 2: Theories and Models of Addiction “I can quit any time I want to.” How many times have individuals with potential addictions spoken these words? If you know anyone you suspect has an addiction, you have probably heard this statement before with skepticism. How...
by Brenda I. Belcher | Apr 4, 2021 | PSYC 2006: Introduction to Addictions
Week 1: The Field of Addictions Substance related and addictive disorders have a long and complex history. There is evidence that shows that some Peruvians in the 1450s deliberately ingested charred oyster shells to slow down the absorption rate of cocaine found in...
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