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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.

Special information

Note: Attendance at the first class meeting is mandatory unless approved beforehand by the instructor.
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.

Summer 2024

Section Title Instructor books eservices
50 Pharmacology of Addictive Drugs Finn, Carmichael McKinley Books for HSCD-200-50 Summer 2024 Course details for HSCD-200-50 Summer 2024

Fall 2024

Section Title Instructor books eservices
21 Pharmacology of Addictive Drugs Libby, Therissa A Books for HSCD-200-21 Fall 2024 Course details for HSCD-200-21 Fall 2024
50 Pharmacology of Addictive Drugs Libby, Therissa A Books for HSCD-200-50 Fall 2024 Course details for HSCD-200-50 Fall 2024

Spring 2025

Section Title Instructor books eservices
50 Pharmacology of Addictive Drugs Libby, Therissa A Books for HSCD-200-50 Spring 2025 Course details for HSCD-200-50 Spring 2025