Psychopharmacology (Drugs & Psychology)

Short Course

Psychopharmacology (Drugs & Psychology)

Course info

Develop your skills in understanding the effects of legal, illegal and prescribed drugs on the mind, body and behaviour. Topics covered include stimulants, narcotics, hallucinogens, marijuana, steroids, alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, solvents, sedatives, prescription drugs and more.

What will you achieve from this course?

After completing Psychopharmacology you will have an understanding of the effects of numerous drugs on the individual and patterns of drug-taking behaviour.  You will have knowledge of social, psychological and physical consequences of drug-taking on the individual as well as the origins and changes in drug use in society.

Lessons:

•     Introduction: A history of the use and misuse of drugs in society
•     Effects of drugs on the individual and society
•     Legally restricted drugs: Stimulants and narcotics
•     Legally restricted drugs: Hallucinogens and marijuana
•     Legally restricted drugs: Steroids
•     Legal drugs: Alcohol
•     Legal drugs: Tobacco, caffeine and solvents
•     Prescription and over-the-counter drugs
•     Sedatives and anti-anxiety drugs
•     Prescription drugs for schizophrenia and affective disorders
•     Treatment and preventative education

Course Delivery

This course is able to be completed either online or by correspondence.

Work Load  | Full time: 12hrs per week |  Part time: 6hrs per week |  Total Duration 100hrs

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