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PSY 266: Understanding Addiction at John Jay College

3 credits · Fall 2026

Understanding Addiction (PSY 266) at John Jay College has 3 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 0 of 3 sections have an open seat right now.

Professors teaching it: Elizabeth Jeglic, Ann Marie Kavanagh, and Leah Kaylor.

Of the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, Elizabeth Jeglic ranks chillest (Chill) and Ann Marie Kavanagh least chill (Easy).

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Requirements

Prerequisite: ENG 101+PSY 101

About this course

This course reviews the relevant research findings on addictive disorders that provide a scientific understanding of addiction. Topics will include patterns of use and abuse of addictive substances, the course of the addictive process, the acute and chronic effects of psychoactive drugs, and research on the outcome of substance abuse treatment and the effectiveness of specific interventions including self-help groups. This course is a part of the Addiction Studies Program,which enables students to fulfill the educational requirements for the Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC).

Best professors for PSY 266 at John Jay, Fall 2026

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PSY 266 sections, times and seats

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301-LEC Regular
Sat · 9:25 AM - 12:05 PM
New Bldg 1.105
Ann Marie KavanaghChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?★ 4.5(13)Difficulty 2.0/5 · 100% would take again#2 chillest of 2 for this course
In PersonClosed
98-LEC Regular
Arranged · TBA
Online-Asynchronous
Elizabeth JeglicChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?★ 4.9(54)Difficulty 2.2/5 · 100% would take again#1 chillest of 2 for this course
Online AsynchronousClosed
99-LEC Regular
Arranged · TBA
Online-Asynchronous
Leah KaylorNo Rate My Professors rating found
Online AsynchronousClosed

Questions about PSY 266 at John Jay

Who teaches PSY 266 at John Jay in Fall 2026?
Elizabeth Jeglic, Ann Marie Kavanagh, and Leah Kaylor are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
Is PSY 266 at John Jay hard?
It depends on the professor. Across the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 2.1 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
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