The Psychology of Addiction Add-on Course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the psychological, biological, and social factors that contribute to addictive behaviors. The course explores substance and behavioral addictions, their causes, prevention strategies, assessment methods, and evidence-based treatment approaches. It equips learners with the knowledge and skills needed to understand addiction from a scientific and humanitarian perspective.

Objectives

• Understand the concepts and theories of addiction.
• Examine the psychological, biological, and social causes of addictive behaviours.
• Learn about different types of substance and behavioural addictions.
• Explore prevention, intervention, and rehabilitation strategies.
• Develop empathy and ethical awareness while working with individuals experiencing addiction.