HSCD 200 Pharmacology of Addictive Drugs
This course is designed to acquaint the student with physiological, psychological, and sociological aspects of commonly abused psychoactive drugs and their effects. Topics covered for each category of psychoactive drug include: general information, incidence and prevalence, mechanism of action, specific psychological and physical effects, and treatment approaches.
Note: Attendance at the first class meeting is mandatory unless approved beforehand by the instructor.
Special information
4 Undergraduate credits
Effective May 5, 2015 to present
Learning outcomes
General
- A basic understanding of how the brain and body work during the addictive process.
- The clinical signs, symptoms and behaviors that may be indicative of psychoactive chemical use, abuse or dependence.
- The functioning of the central nervous system and how it is affected by addictive behaviors or the use of psychoactive chemicals.
- The names, classification and major clinical effects of psychoactive drugs of abuse and addiction.
Summer 2024
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Pharmacology of Addictive Drugs | Finn, Carmichael McKinley | Books for HSCD-200-50 Summer 2024 | Course details for HSCD-200-50 Summer 2024 |
Fall 2024
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Pharmacology of Addictive Drugs | Libby, Therissa A | Books for HSCD-200-21 Fall 2024 | Course details for HSCD-200-21 Fall 2024 |
| 50 | Pharmacology of Addictive Drugs | Libby, Therissa A | Books for HSCD-200-50 Fall 2024 | Course details for HSCD-200-50 Fall 2024 |
Spring 2025
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Pharmacology of Addictive Drugs | Libby, Therissa A | Books for HSCD-200-50 Spring 2025 | Course details for HSCD-200-50 Spring 2025 |