PSYC - 2020 Drugs & Behavior

Prerequisite(s): PSYC-1810
This course surveys drugs that affect behavior, emphasizing those with abuse potential. It includes an introduction to the chemistry of the brain and how drugs influence brain chemistry and function. The behavioral, social, historical, and medical aspects of each major class of psychoactive drug are examined.

Credits: 3
Lecture Classroom Hours: 45