HSER102 — Physiology of Psychoactive Drugs
HSER 102 - Physiology of Psychoactive Drugs HSER 102 - Physiology of Psychoactive Drugs 3 Credits An overview of the physiological effects of alcohol and other psychoactive drugs on the individual, family, and society. Fees Quarters Typically inter Online Designed to Serve Professional technical students in Chemical Dependency Professional or Human Services Transfer students as an area of emphasis Those employed in the fields of chemical dependency counseling or human services Active Date 2016-04-05 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Lecture 33 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Overview of drug use, history, classes of drugs, pharmacological properties, their use, the behavioral, psychological, social, and health effects of psychoactive substances, the drug use continuum, the varying courses of addiction, addictive behaviors, substance abuse and infectious diseases, accurate screening, treatment, and prevention. I. Introduction to drug use II. Commonly used substances, their classification and effects III. Impact of substance abuse on the individual IV. Impact of substance abuse on the family, significant others, and communities V. Distinguishing substance abuse disorders from other medical and psychological disorders VI. Co-occurring disorders VII. Screening VIII. Determining risk factors Student Learning