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Learning Objectives
• Attitude & Subjective Appraisal
• Concepts & Terminology
• Analytical Methods
• Factual Knowledge
Course Content
• Overview of fundamental concepts
• Detailed examination of two prototypical drug classes– psychomotor stimulants (e.g., cocaine)– opiates (e.g., heroin)
• Emphasis on biological mechanisms
• Possible generalization to some other addictive drugs
Course Content (cont.)
• Not covered in the course– many psychoactive drugs
• marijuana
• hallucinogens
• alcohol
• nicotine & caffeine
– diagnosis & treatment of addiction– possible nonchemical “addictions”
Background & Prerequisites
• Introductory Psychology– conditioning & learning theory– biological mechanisms of behavior
• Research Methods– experimental design– principles of scientific inference
• Biopsychology or Behavioral Neuroscience
Instructional Format
• Assigned readings
• Lecture
• Discussions
• Some videos
• Possible laboratory demonstrations
• Class attendance essential
• Internet access mandatory
Readings
• Textbook installments available at Jacob’s Copy Center throughout the semester
• Online material
• Reserve list at UGL
Course Grade• Based on three equally weighted exams
administered during regularly scheduled class periods– major emphasis on readings and lecture material
but material discussed in class may also be included as well as material from the Discussion List
– make-up exams allowed only under exceptional circumstances and with prior approval of the instructor
http://wings.buffalo.edu/aru/PSY351syl.htm
What’s the course about???
• What does the term “addiction” mean?– What drugs are considered addictive by this
definition?
What’s the course about???
• What does the term “addiction” mean?– What drugs are considered addictive by this
definition?
• What does the term “drug abuse” mean?
What’s the course about???
• What does the term “addiction” mean?– What drugs are considered addictive by this
definition?
• What does the term “drug abuse” mean?– What drugs are considered abused by this
definition?
What’s the course about???
• What does the term “addiction” mean?– What drugs are considered addictive by this
definition?
• What does the term “drug abuse” mean?– What drugs are considered abused by this
definition?
• What does the term “dependence” mean?
What’s the course about???
• What does the term “addiction” mean?– What drugs are considered addictive by this
definition?
• What does the term “drug abuse” mean?– What drugs are considered abused by this
definition?
• What does the term “dependence” mean?– What are some examples of dependence?
Common Definitions of Key Terms
• addiction: to use compulsively or uncontrollably; to enslave
• abuse: to use wrongly or improperly
Common Definitions of Key Terms
• addiction: to use compulsively or uncontrollably; to enslave
• abuse: to use wrongly or improperly
• habit: a constant, often unconscious, inclination to perform some act, acquired through its frequent repetition
Common Definitions of Key Terms
• addiction: to use compulsively or uncontrollably; to enslave
• abuse: to use wrongly or improperly
• habit: a constant, often unconscious, inclination to perform some act, acquired through its frequent repetition
• addiction liability/potential: the tendency to develop/produce an addiction
Common Definitionsof Key Terms (cont.)
• dependence: state of being determined, influenced, or controlled by something else; subordination to someone or something needed or greatly desired; required for normal physiological or psychological function– physical/physiologic/physiological
– psychological/psychic
What’s in a Name?
• Compare the course title/subject matter (i.e., Drug Addiction) vs. the National Institute on Drug Abuse
• Therein lies the difference -- this course is about drug addiction not drug abuse
Key Concept
• Addiction potential is a property of . . . – the drug?– the individual?– the situation/circumstances (e.g., social
setting?)
Key Concept
• Addiction potential is a property of . . . – the drug?– the individual?– the situation/circumstances (e.g., social
setting?)
• The common factor that has been identified is the drug
Key Concept
• Some important characteristic of a drug’s action is critically involved in producing an addition
• Attempts to identify personality characteristics, social environment, etc. have been far less successful than identifying common characteristics of drug action
Why Study Prototypic Addictive Drugs?
• Determine characteristics of addiction
• Refine definitions of addiction– typical characteristics– defining attributes
Why Study Prototypic Addictive Drugs?
• Determine characteristics of addiction• Refine definitions of addiction
– typical characteristics– defining attributes
• Develop scientific understanding of addiction– behavioral processes– biological mechanisms