Psychopharmacology.

Catalog description

This course introduces the student to the basic principles of pharmacology, anatomy, and physiology. These principles are applied to an examination of the major classes of psychoactive drugs, including those commonly subject to abuse. Students will explore the physical and mental effects of psychoactive drugs and compulsive behaviors. The mechanisms of action in the brain, patterns of physiological response in abuse, dependence, withdrawal and recovery will be discussed. Content will also focus on pharmacological adjuncts to detoxification and treatment, as well as psychotropic medication for co-occurring disorders. Spring. Prerequisites: HST 149 .