Physiologic Basis of Treatment for Addiction and Neurobiological Diseases

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Physiologic Basis of Treatment for Addiction and Neurobiological Diseases is a graduate-level course designed to provide an understanding of the fundamentals of the physiological and biochemical principles underlying addiction and neurobiological diseases and the application of these principles in the treatment of health and disease. As such, this course will prepare students for future study in advanced biomedical sciences. The content of this course builds on knowledge learned in Medical Physiology I and II. Topics to be covered include physiology and treatment of addiction, including amphetamines, benzodiazepines and barbiturates, alcohol, opioids, and CNS stimulants; metabolism, and the biochemical and physiologic principles underlying neurobiological diseases, such as major depressive disorders, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, ADHD, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, headaches, and movement disorders.