ADDICTIONS

SOCWORK 453

Presentation of social, historical, legal, political, and ethical considerations surrounding the use and abuse of alcohol and psychotropic drugs in the U.S.

KINES 123

Focuses on the application of biological, cultural and social theory and research to lifestyle change. There will be lectures by experts, experiential learning, and the application of course knowledge to student's lives through class assignments and activities. The transition to college requires students to construct a new lifestyle, take on new and greater personal responsibilities while at the same time meet rigorous academic challenges. This transition includes a loss of structured daily schedules, decreased family support for the day to day living, and greater responsibility for their finances and life choices. Students may have difficulty managing their time, exercise less, eat less healthy foods, engage in increased drinking of alcohol, and experience greater stress and depression when adjusting to college life. This life transition provides an opportunity for reexamination and an opportunity to make thoughtful choices about lifestyle.

KINES 501

Provides an overview of the behavioral, social and cultural factors related to individual and population health and health disparities. Social and behavioral science theories and strategies in health promotion/education will be discussed in relation to preventing disease and promoting health. Provides current knowledge and analysis of issues influencing people's health and well-being from a social and behavioral science perspective. Theoretical frameworks that draw on major health behavior theories provide a better understanding of how individuals, families, peers, schools, neighborhoods, and the larger community influence risk and protective factors. Ethical considerations intrinsic to social and behavioral science efforts designed to produce health-related behavior change will be discussed. Promotes intellectual and collaborative learning through course lectures, readings, class discussions, and individual and group work.

PSYCHIAT 932

Etiology, assessment, and treatment of substance use disorders and psychiatric co-morbidity.

KINES 150

Provides students with an overview of the personal, interpersonal and broader social factors that contribute to the health and well-being of individuals and populations in the United States. Examinations of contemporary approaches to health education and health behavior interventions including: Foundations of health education and health behavior programs, health indicators, social and structural determinants of health and health disparities, models of health education/health behavior that support interventions for individuals and communities.