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Subject: Counseling Psych. (Grad) (CPSY)
CRN: 30323
Lecture
Minneapolis: Opus Hall - Minneapolis 403
This course will focus on the neurobiology of the brain as it relates to substance (ab)use and addiction. Students will become acquainted with the biopsychological and sociocultural aspects of substances of (ab)use and addition and gain an understanding of how drugs act in the brain to cause behavioral changes. For each class of addictive substances, the course will cover general information, mechanisms of action in the brain, the physiological and psychological effects, and pharmacological treatments for abuse of that class of substances. Content pertaining to drug laws, how society perceives substance (ab)use, and the cultural impact of drug laws will be examined. Students will come away from this class with a strong understanding of the biological actions of drugs in the brain, how drugs affect behavior and psychology, and how pharmacological treatment approaches affect the brain and behavior. Prerequisites: CPSY 620 and CPSY 631
3 Credits