PS 356: Intro to Addictive Disorders

Class Program
Credits 4.0

This course is an introduction to addictive disorders. Topics include historical perspectives of alcohol and other drug treatment, pharmacology of drugs, signs and symptoms associated with difference classifications of drugs, substance use disorder, withdrawal, and overdose/toxicity, substance use disorder treatment approaches, cultural considerations including focus on minorities, women, families, and adolescents, and professional ethics.