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PSY 260 - Psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse

Credits: 3

Examines how psychoactive drugs interact with the body and the brain. Explores the use of prescription psychoactive drugs in American culture. Differentiates use and abuse of psychoactive substances so that symptoms of abuse can be identified in a person. Investigates various treatments of substance abuse.

Lecture Hours: 3
Total Per Week: 3

PSY 200 , PSY 201 or divisional approval. 


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