PSY 4110: Psychopharmacology (2024-2025)

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This course will provide an introduction to the neurobiology of drug action. The course will include an overview of how drugs can be used to treatment various mental and physical health issues. In addition, the course will cover side effects of drug use as well as the effects of substance abuse. The course will cover topics such as: a discussion of various psychoactive agents such as stimulants, sedative/hypnotic, hallucinogens, marijuana, alcohol, over-the-counter drugs, cognitive enhancers, antianxiety, etc. pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and drug therapy for mental health issues such as depression, schizophrenia, and anxiety.