HSCD 200 Pharmacology of Addictive Drugs
This course is designed to acquaint the student with physiological, psychological, and sociological aspects of commonly abused psychoactive drugs and their effects. Topics covered for each category of psychoactive drug include: general information, incidence and prevalence, mechanism of action, specific psychological and physical effects, and treatment approaches.
Note: Attendance at the first class meeting is mandatory unless approved beforehand by the instructor.
Special information
4 Undergraduate credits
Effective May 5, 2015 to present
Learning outcomes
General
- A basic understanding of how the brain and body work during the addictive process.
- The clinical signs, symptoms and behaviors that may be indicative of psychoactive chemical use, abuse or dependence.
- The functioning of the central nervous system and how it is affected by addictive behaviors or the use of psychoactive chemicals.
- The names, classification and major clinical effects of psychoactive drugs of abuse and addiction.
Spring 2023
| Section | Title | Instructor | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Pharmacology of Addictive Drugs | McLoone, Ian Patrick | Books | Course details |
Summer 2023
| Section | Title | Instructor | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Pharmacology of Addictive Drugs | Finn, Carmichael McKinley | Books | Course details |
Fall 2023
| Section | Title | Instructor | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Pharmacology of Addictive Drugs | Libby, Therissa A | Books | Course details |