The main objective of this course is to understand addictive behaviour and its paradoxes using fundamental psychological concepts and focusing on the psychological causes of excessive behavioural patterns such as drug dependence, gambling disorder, and Internet addiction. Addictive behaviours and behavioural change are examined from different perspectives such as personality, social, and cognitive psychology, as well as the growing body of knowledge in the field, including assessment, treatment, and prevention strategies.

CILO-1: Describe the foundations and theories about addiction and addictive behaviours. CILO-2: Detail the biological basis of addiction. CILO-3: Differentiate different screening and assessment tools for addiction. CILO-4: Describe and evaluate the effectiveness and strengths of different intervention and treatment strategies.