Exploring term Fall 2023 Change

    CYC471

    Addictive Behaviours in Children, Youth and Families

    Explores the nature, determinants, impacts, prevention and treatment of addictions in childhood and adolescence while also giving consideration to the impact of parental addictive behaviours on children and youth. Students gain understanding of the foundations of a range of addictive problems in neurobiology and development and interactions with family, community and broader social contexts. Students learn about current approaches to preventing, assessing and reducing harm resulting from addictive behaviours.

    Lecture: 3h

    Lab: 0h

    Tutorial: 0h

    Credits: 1.5