ADDS 201 Pharmacology of Psychoactive Drugs

In this course, students will be introduced to human physiology including the systems of the human body, their function and reaction to psycho-active drugs. In addition, students will be introduced to the behavioral, psychological, physical and social effects of psychoactive drugs. The signs, symptoms and the course of substance use disorders will also be examined. Students will learn pharmacology and the biochemistry of commonly abused drugs and how pharmacotherapy can be used in treatment.

Credits

3.00 Credits

ADDS 201Pharmacology of Psychoactive Drugs

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I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Credit Hours Narrative

3.00 Credits

III. Catalog Course Description

In this course, students will be introduced to human physiology including the systems of the human body, their function and reaction to psycho-active drugs. In addition, students will be introduced to the behavioral, psychological, physical and social effects of psychoactive drugs. The signs, symptoms and the course of substance use disorders will also be examined. Students will learn pharmacology and the biochemistry of commonly abused drugs and how pharmacotherapy can be used in treatment.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies