PSY 823 Substance Use 3.0 Credits
This course examines the effects of drugs on human thinking and behavior. Both illicit (street) and licit (prescription) drugs are examined in an attempt to understand how these drugs produce their physiological and psychological effects. The course will focus on understanding the etiology and epidemiology of drug use and drug abuse/dependence, the pharmacology of psychoactive substances, and empirically supported prevention and intervention strategies.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit