PHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY OF ADDICTIONS.

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Notes: Required for the ADST Major, Minor. Used as an elective in other programs. Pre-requisites: ENGL 201 or department permission. Covers information on the physical impact and responses of the body to alcohol, psychoactive substances, and addictive behaviors through the study of fundamentals of pharmacokinetics, neurological functions, and current research findings. Concepts and terminology essential for working on a professional addiction treatment team and for communicating with patients and families. There is special focus on effective intervention strategies for working with a variety of addictive behaviors.