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Syllabus
WEEK 1
The Background & Overview of Drug Use
In this first week, we'll explore drug abuse, types of addictions, and the behaviors associated with them.
WEEK 2
Drugs & How the Brain Works
In this second week, we'll get a glimpse at why certain drugs are addicting and how they affect different regions of the brain.
WEEK 3
Classes of Drugs
In this third week, we'll take a deep dive into the different types of drugs and their individual effects.
WEEK 4
Classes of Drugs with Animal Models
In this fourth week, we'll take a look at the drug self-administration model in animals and the implications of these results.
WEEK 5
Neurotransmission & Brain Imaging
In this fifth week, we'll consider synaptic transmission and how drugs alter it.
WEEK 6
Vulnerability: Drug Use, Abuse, & Prevention
In this sixth week, we'll have the chance to consider the concept of vulnerability and the value and effectiveness of treatment.
WEEK 7
Treatment, Policy, & Decriminalization
In this seventh week, we'll explore drug treatment and government drug policies that exist.
WEEK 8
Drugs & Society
In this final week, we'll explore the recent opioid epidemic as well as the topic of medical and recreational marijuana.
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