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Survey of Addictions and Pharmacology

Human Services Education, Social and Behavioral Sciences

This course is an introduction to the physiological, psychological, and socio-cultural aspects of addiction-related substance issues. An overview of the pharmacology of psychoactive drugs including an explanation of how the brain chemistry changes result in compulsive use is examined.

Components

Lecture

Credits

5

Multicultural

No

Formerly Known As

HSP 200

Effective Term

Fall 2020

Course Changes

This course had changes effective Winter 2025. Please see Addendum - Course Changes for details.