Level 7 (30 credits) Addictive Behaviour - Single Module
- Part-time study available
- Duration :
One Semester, intake September
3 good reasons to study Addictive Behaviour at Salford
- Explore the theory and evidence-base in relation to the psychology and treatment to a wide range of addictions
- Delivered by staff who are subject experts in their field
- Evaluate the range of addictive and compulsive behaviours and raise awareness of the problems/risks experienced by the 'addict' in western society
You can take this course as a single module for continuing professional development or as part of MSc Applied Psychology (Therapies)
This module explores:
- Definitions and explanations of addiction and addictive/compulsive behaviour, psychological, medical, social models
- Understanding the range and forms of addictive behaviour in western society (drug abuse, alcoholism, 'shopaholics', compulsive gambling, sex addiction etc)
- Social, psychological and sociological issues and addiction, (family dynamics, socio-cultural factors, peer group influence, demographic/'macro' factors etc)
- Implications for the individual (and for society) of engaging in 'risky' behaviours, (legal, economic, social, health-related problems, etc)
- Psychological and psycho-pharmacological factors in substance abuse, (awareness of the reasons for drug/alcohol addiction, individual risk assessment, physical and psychological dependence, motivational issues, problems of cessation etc.)
- Exploring potential problems and outcomes of treatment interventions