PSY-2120 Drugs and Behavior

Credits 3
Overview of the use of psychotropic drugs, including abused drugs as well as those used to treat mental disorders. Topics include legal and scientific issues relating to psychopharmacology, as well as its historical context. Treatment, law enforcement, and educational perspectives are also considered.
Prerequisite(s): PSY-1010
Course Outcomes

Explain the influences of psychological, cultural and social variables on human drug behavior.
Explain how drugs affect the body (psychologically and physiologically).
Identify mental disorders and the psychotropic drugs used to treat them.
Distinguish the differences between the categories of drugs.
Explain the types of treatments for drug dependence and abuse.
Describe the political, ethical, societal, and legal implications of drug use and abuse.
Use a variety of resources to research and create a presentation/report on topics relevant to drugs and behavior.