Impulse Control Disorders and Behavioural Addiction

OntarioLearn description: In this course students critically review disorders characterized by diminished control over behaviour such as gambling, internet use, and gaming. These disorders have historically been conceptualized as impulse control disorders and / non-substance or "behavioural" addictions. An overview of disordered eating and sexual addiction will also be covered. Students study the classification of DSM.

 

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Course Delivery Method:

This is an OntarioLearn online course delivered via the OntarioLearn Portal. Teacher support will be available via email, and technical support will be available via phone.

 

Prerequisites

You must be working in a related field (for example, as a front-line counsellor, probation officer, or case worker).