PSYC 220 - Substance Abuse Across the Lifespan

Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lab Hour(s): 0
Credit Hour(s): 3

Students will examine how drugs influence the brain and behavior. Specifically, the course will discuss basic pharmacology (mechanisms of drug action in the brain) as well as overt behavioral and psychological changes rendered by the drug. Causes of drug addiction will be examined through various theories throughout the lifespan. The clinical definition of Substance Use Disorders and varying methods of treatment will be explored.

Course is cross-listed with CRMJ 252

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 103 and PSYC 210 is recommended.