Examine addiction through a phenomenological lens. This course explores how substances and behaviors become a “drug of choice,” the personal and cultural significance they carry, and the ways addiction is shaped by social narratives and expectations. Attention is given to identity, stigma, and the language used to describe dependency and recovery. The complex relationship between the individual and society is considered, including models of treatment, rehabilitation, and reintegration. Drawing from philosophy, psychology, and the social sciences, the session reflects on how addiction is understood, experienced, and addressed within contemporary communities and systems of care and public policy

Members who cancel a program registration will only receive a full refund if the following criteria are met: cancellation is received in the OLLI office 15 business days prior to the first meeting of any Course or Osher Online Course, cancellation is received in the OLLI office 30 business days prior to the event for a Special Event and/or 30 business days prior to the departure date for all day trips and overnight trips.