1. PSYCHOPATHOLOGY OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY
WEEK 12
SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE

2. Classification of Substance-Related Disorders
Substance Abuse and Dependence
Addiction, Physiological Dependence, and Psychological Dependence
Pathways to Drug Dependence

3. Drugs of Abuse Depressants Stimulants Hallucinogens Alcohol
Barbiturates
Opioids
Stimulants
Amphetamines
Ecstacy
Cocaine
Nicotine
Hallucinogens
LSD
Phencyclidine (PCP)
Marijuana

4. Theoretical Perspectives
Biological Perspectives
Neurotransmitters
Genetic Factors
Learning Perspectives
Operant Conditioning
Alcohol and Tension Reduction
Negative Reinforcement and Withdrawal
The Conditioning Model of Cravings
Observational Learning

5. Cognitive Perspectives
Outcome Expectancies, and Substance Abuse
Self-Efficacy Expectancies
Does One "Slip" Cause People with Substance Abuse or Dependence to Go on Binges? Perhaps What You Believe Is What You Get
Psychodynamic Perspectives
Sociocultural Perspectives
Tying It Together

6. Treatment of Substance Abuse and Dependence
Biological Approaches
Detoxification
Disulfiram
Antidepressants
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
Methadone Maintenance Programs
Nalaxone and Naltrexone

7. Summing Up Culturally Sensitive Treatment of Alcoholism
Nonprofessional Support Groups
Residential Approaches
Psychodynamic Approaches
Behavioral Approaches
Self-Control Strategies
Aversive Conditioning
Social Skills Training
Relapse-Prevention Training
Summing Up

8. CLASS ACTIVITY 1
Distinguish between substance abuse and dependence, tolerance and withdrawal.
Distinguish between psychological and physiological dependence.
Describe physical and psychological effects of depressants, stimulants and hallucinogens.