PSY 8293J Evidence based assessment/treatment of addictive disorders

The aim of this doctoral course is to introduce clinical psychology graduate students to the basic concepts relevant to understanding the process of treatment for addictive behaviors. The course will review modern theoretical viewpoints of addictions including neurobiological, harm-reduction and stages of change models and contrast these with psychodynamic models of addiction.

Prerequisite

PSY 8500J

Credits

3

Contact Hours

3 hr./wk.