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Psychology of Addiction
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A study of the psychological and sociological factors relating to the problems of addiction. Special attention will be given to the effects which alcohol and other drugs have upon fetuses, children, adults, families, and communities.

Learning Outcomes:

Examine the dominant beliefs and attitudes in our society with regard to chemical use, abuse, and addiction. (LO1)
Define characteristics of the major classes of drugs. (LO2)
Identify and summarize the addiction process and the characteristics thereof. (LO3)
Explain the effects of addiction on individual, family, and community. (LO4)
Outline and critique current intervention and treatment modalities used in the field. (LO5)

Subject:
Psychology
Social Science
Material Type:
Textbook
Provider:
PALNI Press
Author:
Adelle Schwan
Andrea Bearman
Date Added:
09/06/2022
Reconstructors: A Plaguing Problem
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In A Plaguing Problem, students need to reconstruct lost knowledge about pain relieving drugs. They learn about concepts such as neurotransmission, the neurobiology and history underlying drug addiction, pain management, and analgesia. This game consists of three consecutive episodes with a continuous storyline and we recommend playing the episodes in order.

Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Game
Lesson Plan
Provider:
Rice University
Provider Set:
Rice Center for Technology in Teaching and Learning
Date Added:
04/18/2012
Social Media and Mental Health Learning Module
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This is a learning module on the effects of social media on mental health, intended for secondary education students. This module has been created for students who have grown up in the digital age by a college student who has grown up in a similar technological environment. Students will come out of this module knowing more about the present state of mental health, how social media exacerbates mental health concerns, and the small, realistic changes they can make to improve their social media habits. 

Subject:
Psychology
Social Science
Technology
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Assessment
Lesson Plan
Module
Author:
Madelina Huffman
Date Added:
04/24/2023
The Summer of Run
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The last epic tale of a lost soul

Word Count: 23878

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Subject:
Anatomy/Physiology
Applied Science
Health, Medicine and Nursing
Life Science
Material Type:
Textbook
Provider:
The Geeky Press
Date Added:
01/05/2015
Why Is Vaping So Popular?
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Smoking may be at near-record lows, but vaping remains popular. Among high school seniors, nearly than 1 in 3 admitted to using some type of vaping product. Vaping is the act of inhaling and exhaling the vapor produced by an e-cigarette or similar device. The term is used because e-cigarettes do not produce tobacco smoke, and instead produce a vapor that consists of fine particles. So, why is vaping so popular and is it a healthier alternative to smoking cigarettes? Have your students watch the video and respond to the question in KQED Learn.

Subject:
Applied Science
Health, Medicine and Nursing
Material Type:
Interactive
Lesson
Provider:
PBS LearningMedia
Author:
PBS and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Date Added:
03/06/2023