PSYC 360 Psychopharmacology

This course presents a survey of the historical and sociological perspectives of drug use and abuse, the physiological and psychological effects of drugs, the identification and pharmacological characteristics of drugs, and the legal implications of drug abuse. A special focus on contraindication, drug interactions, and side effects is included. 

Credits

3

Prerequisites

PSYC 101; one upper division psychology course or enrollment in the Addiction Counseling program

Offered

Spring, even years

Student Learning Outcomes

1. To be familiar and able to compare: the major categories of psychoactive drugs;
2. Their physiological, psychological, and social effects;
3. Patterns and alleged causes of their use and abuse in individuals and societies; and
4. Systems of drug education and effectiveness of treatment.