Drugs, Brain, Behavior and Society

Catalog description

An introduction to the use of drugs in modern society. Emphasizes psychoactive drugs, including psychotherapeutic drugs and drugs of abuse. Explores the effects of drugs on the brain and behavior, psychological and biological factors responsible for their use and misuse, as well as social, cultural, historical and legal aspects of drug use. The content will range from general principles of drug action to focused information on specific classes of drugs. Enrollment Requirement(s): Completion of the Lower-Division General Education requirement in Discipline-specific or Interdisciplinary Social Sciences (D). Satisfies GE area: UD4