Neuropsychopharmacology

Catalog description

An examination of the ways that drugs affect the brain and behavior. Emphasis on psychoactive drugs, including antipsychotics, antidepressants, mood stabilizers, anxiolytics and drugs of abuse. Although social, cultural and political aspects of drug use will be briefly touched upon, when appropriate, the primary focus of the course will be neurobiological and behavioral effects of the drugs. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 360 must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better.