Addictive Behaviour - Single Module

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

Course details

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