Addiction and Society

English: reading

The CU will be developed with a theoretical & practical perspective, where contents presented are followed by discussion or debate. Interrogative and interactive methodologies are used to contextualize main content and concepts, and demonstration/explanation through practical application to everyday life situations are supported, whenever appropriate, with screen and video tools. Small group interaction with tutorial support will be implemented. Students will be evaluated through individual written assignment (50%) and oral presentation (50%) focusing contents presented to explicit knowledge sedimentation, reflection on solutions, alternatives and interventions in Health Education. Alternatively, assessment can also be achieved through a written examination (100%) according to the designated academic calendar

Acquire knowledge about the importance of addictive behaviors and their relationship to health, a neurobiological and social perspective.
Know the main theories of behavioral change and apply them in Programs of Health Education.
Skills to be acquired:
Ability to develop and implement a health education program / health promotion program, integrating the acquired concepts.

– Classification and types of addictions
– Causes and consequences of addiction
– Neurobiology of addiction
– Analysis of social and urban phenomena associated with deviant and risky behaviors (e.g. gambling; internet abuse)
– Use and abuse of psychoactive substances – the “Prevention Bag”
– Social representations and conceptual demystification
– Psychopathologies associated with consumption
– Social dependencies
– Treatment and strategies: cessation, risk reduction or damage minimization (the RENASCERES holistic approach)

Oral presentation - 50.0%

Individual written assignment - 50.0%

NAO