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SWK 6180. Science of Addiction (3 credits)

This course covers biological basis of addiction; physiological and psychological effects of substance use disorders and addictions and HIV/AIDs and other communicable diseases. It meets the curricula requirements of (i) basic addiction and cross addiction; (ii) physiology and pharmacology of psychoactive drugs that are abused; and (iii) co-occurring physical and mental disabilities. PREREQ: Admission into Social Work Graduate Program or Admission into Graduate Certificate in Substance Use Disorders and Addictions Program or Permission by Program Director/Coordinator