| PSYH 410/510 Psychology of Addictions August Interim, 2008 Course Description: This course will examine the basic issues involved in the psychological process of addiction, including the predisposing factors (genetic, familial, spiritual, intrapsychic); the range of behaviors which may become addictive; the stages of addiction, recovery and relapse. Each of these issues will be investigated from the perspective of the helping professions.
Required Textbooks: Nakken, C. (1996). The Addictive Personality: Understanding the Addictive Process and Compulsive Behavior. MN: Hazelden. Recommended Textbooks: Bradshaw, J. (1988). Healing the Shame That Binds Us.
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