DAAC 1304 - Pharmacology of Addictions

Institution:

Angelina College

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Description:

Three hours credit. Discussion of the psychological, physiological and sociological effects of mood altering substances and the behaviors and their implications for the addictive process. Emphasis is placed on pharmacological affects of tolerance, dependency/with-drawal, cross addiction and drug interaction. The student will outline the components of the autonomic and central nervous system and explain their general function in relation to drug use and misuse. The student will explain the physiological, psychological, and social effects of drugs or addictive behavior on the major systems of the body. The student will identify classes of psychoactive drugs; list the schedules and explain the concepts of the Controlled Substance Act; and define and accurately use terms common to drug use and misuse, and drug action. Prerequisite: DAAC 1319. Three lecture hours each week.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.angelina.edu

Phone Number:

(936) 639-1301

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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