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2015 Spring CEU
Apr 28, 2024 |
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| 550 122 - Pharmacology-Substance Abuse |
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A basic pharmacology course covering mainly drugs capable of altering states of consciousness. Pharmacological classes of drugs studies include: CNS stimulants and depressants, hallucinogens, marijuana, inhalants, antidepressants, antipsychotics, and alcohol. Additional topics include: neuroanatomy, the action of agonists and antagonist on cell receptors, dosage calculations, and the development of tolerance. Each drug class studied will discuss the mechanism of action, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, dosage, names (street, generic andbrand), approved medical use, chronic and acute toxicity, symptoms of withdrawal, drug interactions, dosage, routes of administration, and available preparations. The use and benefits of both conventional and computer based pharmacologicalreference material will be stressed. Students will learn the incidence of drug use and abuse in society, the pharmacology of selected drugs, and the principles of altering one's state of consciousness. Students will gain an established personal view of drug use and will be able to communicate theirattitudes. Alternatives to substance abuse and approaches to prevention and community resources will be explored.
3.000 Credit hours 54.000 Lecture hours Levels: Credit Programs/Classes Schedule Types: Lecture Human Services Division Subst. Use Disorder Counseling Department |
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