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Psychopharmacology and Co-Occurring Disorders (COUN 2520)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
This course will acquaint you with psychoactive drug classifications and psychological, biochemical and psychological effects of mind-altering substances. You will learn the most common co-occurring mental health disorders and medication, including medication-assisted therapy. Must be taken A-F.
Topical Outline:
1. Substance Use Disorders
2. Gambling Disorder
3. Co-Occurring Disorders
4. Medication Assisted therapies
5. Neurochemistry and physiology of addiction
Learning Outcomes:
1. Describe mind-altering substances and their intoxication and withdrawal symptoms
2. Identify the role of the brain and common neurotransmitters associated with substance use and dependence
3. Recognize and identify mental health diagnosis and symptoms that commonly co-occur with substance use disorders
4. Identify medications used in the treatment of co-occurring disorders, including those used specific to substance use disorders
Prerequisites:
Placement into
READ 1300 or completion of
READ 0200 or
ESOL 0052