PSY 185 - Psychopharmacology: Drugs of Abuse

Year offered
2021

This course is designed to provide a general background concerning drugs of abuse and the psychological impact of drug usage. The course covers the neuro and pharmacodynamic process of drugs most commonly abused, including illicit and prescribed drugs. The course applies to students coming from a broad range of backgrounds, including psychology, biology, or chemistry. However, background knowledge in these topics areas is not required—the material is presented at an introductory but comprehensive level.