ADCN 0209 - Pharmacology: Addiction Counseling

3 Credit Hours

The purpose of this three credit hours course is to provide an overview of the primary processes involved in addiction pharmacology, which shall include the study of the nature of psychoactive chemicals; the behavioral, psychological, physiological, and social effects of psychoactive substance use; symptoms of intoxication, withdrawal, and toxicity; toxicity screen options, limitations, and legal implications; and the use of pharmacotherapy for treatment of addiction.