Office: 317 Oechsle

 Office Phone: (610) 330-5291

 Email: allanr@lafayette.edu
 
 
 

This course will examine the critical behavior-research findings relevant to understanding how addictive behavior begins, is maintained and can be successfully resolved. In addition, the course will explore models of addictive behavior that have assisted in developing treatments that actually work. The course will also consider many addictive behaviors that are publically accepted (e.g., caffeine, alcohol, candy, exercise). The underlying neurological changes associated with additions will also be explored. Finally, the ethics of current drug laws, penalties and treatments will be examined.