ALCDA 233 - Physiological Actions of Alcohol and Other drugs

Institution:

Walla Walla Community College

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Description:

Provides an understanding of the effects of psychoactive drugs on human physiology and behaviorPsychoactive substances will be discussed in their historical, social, and physiological contexts.Emphasis will be placed on drugs of abuse and their neurochemical principlesDesigned primarily for entry level chemical dependency counselors needing to meet WAC guidelines, this course is also open to anyone wishing to expand their knowledge of physiological actions of abusive drugs.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wwcc.edu/

Phone Number:

(509) 522-2500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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