Addiction is a psychological and physical inability to stop consuming a substance or an uncontrollable practice of an activity, even if it leads to physical and psychological harm. Addiction can cause financial, emotional and health problems. Prevention of addiction plays a key role in assurance of a healthy society. In our course, students get an overview of the problem of addiction, possible solutions and prevention strategies.
Different topics will be discussed:
Addiction and the brain
Signs and symptoms of drug abuse and addiction
Treatment of addiction