Disorders Due to Substance Use and Addictive Behaviors (Coursera)

Disorders Due to Substance Use and Addictive Behaviors (Coursera)

Many people around the world struggle with substance use disorders and addictive behaviors. You might know someone, possibly a family member or close friend, who is currently dealing with one of these problems. This course provides a review of common substance use disorders associated with the use of common depressants, opioids, stimulants, hallucinogens, dissociate drugs, and inhalants. Because they share many of the same characteristics, addictive behaviors, such as gambling and gaming disorders, are covered. In addition, the course discusses the diagnostic criteria, demographics, contributing factors, and treatments for each disorder.

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This course is part of the Psychology of Anxiety, Mood, Substance Use, and Addictive Behaviors Specialization.

Syllabus

Learn With PsycLearn Essentials
This module introduces you to your PsycLearn Essentials course. Find out what’s included in this course and how to navigate the modules and lessons. You’ll also learn valuable study tips for successful learning.

Opening to Disorders Due to Substance Use and Addictive Behaviors

Depressants, Alcohol, Cannabis, and Opioids
This module describes the substance use disorders involving depressants, alcohol, and cannabis. For each disorder, the diagnostic criteria, prevalence, demographic characteristics, and neurochemical effects on the brain are described.

Stimulants, Hallucinogens, Dissociative Drugs, and Inhalants
This module describes the substance use disorders for stimulants, hallucinogens, dissociative drugs, and inhalants are introduced. For each disorder, the diagnostic criteria, prevalence, demographic characteristics, and neurochemical effects on the brain are described.

Primary contributing factors
This module describes the biological, psychological, and sociocultural contributing factors for disorders of substance use.

Treatments
This module describes the biological, psychological, and sociocultural treatments for disorders of substance use.

Disorders Due to Addictive Behaviors
This module describes the diagnostic criteria, contributing factors, and treatments for disorders of addictive behaviors.

Conclusion
This final content module brings all of the previous course material together and gives you material to review and questions for you to use to assess your learning.

Cumulative Quiz

Course Resources

PsycLearn Essentials APA Student Resources
This module provides a variety of information and tools from the American Psychological Association (APA) that will help inspire you as you complete your coursework and plan your career goals. Get discounted access to Academic Writer, APA’s online tool for writing effectively, as well as valuable advice that will help you develop and strengthen your skillset for learning success and future employment. Additionally, explore resources on various psychological issues. This module also includes APA resources on scholarly research and writing; a list of sites providing valuable resources on diversity, equity, and inclusion in psychology education and in the professional community; resources on a career in psychology; and links to career opportunities at the APA. You can also view videos that offer tips on dealing with stress.

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