PSYH 241PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY IN ADDICTION

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An introduction to the field of psychopharmacology. Representative topics include (but are not limited to) drugs and behavior, drugs effect on individuals and society, neuronal structures, neurochemicals and the psychological and neurocognitive principles of addiction and abuse. Prevention and treatment of drug abuse will also be examined. Major areas of focus include: drugs in society, drugs in personal lives, Illegal and restricted drugs in society, legal drugs in society, medicinal drugs, treatment, prevention, and education.