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Psychology 437
Special Topics in the Assessment and Treatment of Addictive Behaviors
**We are looking for up to 2 part time research assistants for 12 hrs each week for the Spring. It can be for volunteer or course credit. The study involves a behavioral treatment for depressed smokers. Your role would include screening patients on the phone, assisting the therapists before and possibly during the session, and the possibility for training in clinical interviewing. See me if you are interested.
Syllabus
Readings:
Addictive disorders in context: Principles and puzzles of
effective treatment and recovery.
Moos, Rudolf H.; Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, Vol 17(1), Mar 2003. pp.
3-12.
Drug addiction:
Pathways to the disease and pathophysiological perspectives.
Le Moal, M., & Koob,
G. F. (2007). European Neuropsychopharmacology, 17, 377-393.
Psychoactive substance use disorders: Drugs.
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Chapter)
Daughters, S. B.,
Bornovalova, M. A., Correia, C., & Lejuez, C. W. (in press). In M. Hersen, S. M.
Turner, & D. Beidel (Eds.).
Adult psychopathology and diagnosis: Fifth edition.
Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
Assessment of Eating Disorders: Review and Recommendations for Clinical Use.
Anderson, Drew A.; Lundgren, Jennifer
D.; Shapiro, Jennifer R.; Behavior Modification, Vol 28(6), Nov 2004. pp.
763-782.
Stages of change.
Prochaska, James O.; Norcross, John C.;
Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, Practice, Training, Vol 38(4), Win 2001. pp.
443-448.
Bridging the gap between alcoholism treatment research and practice: Identifying
what works and why.
Read, Jennifer P.; Kahler, Christopher W.; Stevenson, John
F.; Professional Psychology: Research & Practice, Vol 32(3), Jun 2001. pp.
227-238.
Treatment of Pathological Gambling: A Critical Review of the Literature.
Toneatto, Tony; Ladoceur, Robert; Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, Vol 17(4),
Dec 2003. pp. 284-292.
Lectures:
Lecture 1
Introduction to Addictive Behaviors
Lecture 2
Overview of Drugs, Alcohol, and Smoking
Lecture 3: Neurobiology of Addiction
Lecture 4: Drugs, Alcohol, and Smoking Assessment
Lecture 5: Eating Disorders and Gambling
Lecture 6: Abstinence and Change
Lecture 7: Treatment of Drugs, Alcohol, and Smoking
Lecture 8: Treatment of Gambling and Eating Disorders
Lecture 9: Other Addictions