Studying at the University of Verona
Free choice courses
Psychological aspects of addiction (Corso Elettivo) (2020/2021)
Teaching code
4S003529
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
1
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
MED/09 - INTERNAL MEDICINE
Period
2° semestre dal Feb 22, 2021 al May 28, 2021.
Learning outcomes
The phenomenon of addiction is a complex phenomenon, that, as regards its development and maintenance, is closely related - in addition to the individual choices - with a series of factors as psychological, health, cultural, social, educational, legal, etc. To try to understand the disorder, a normal mental illness, the course will try to provide some keys to get closer so medical, scientific to a phenomenon that involves human and economic costs really high for economically developed societies.
Program
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is a major disease and it's very prevalent in all developed countries. To better know the underlaying psychological problem it's mandatory for medical students. SUD, of course, includes also nicotine and alcohol dependence, benzodiazepine and pain-killer dependence and so on. Lessons are supported by Addiction Unit's personnel.
Author | Title | Publishing house | Year | ISBN | Notes |
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Lugoboni F & Zamboni L (a cura di) | In sostanza: manuale sulle dipendenze patologiche (Edizione 1) | clad-onlus | 2018 | 9788894342208 |
Examination Methods
To get credits it's mandatory to attend 2 lessons out of 3
Get your free copy of the manual: In Sostanza: manuale sulle dipendenze patologiche. Ask it at the desk of Medicina delle Dipendenze.
10-17-25 of march 2021 from 4,30 to 6 pm.