PSYS809 Psychological Sci. III: Bio Bases of Behavior II: Psychopharmacology
This course is an examination of the basic aspects of psychopharmacology, including neurotransmitters and drug interactions. Areas explored include physiological and behavioral aspects of frequently prescribed psychotropics such as antidepressant, antianxiety, and antipsychotic medications. Emphasis on recognizing conditions under which clients should be referred to a physician for a medication evaluation, understanding the experience and side-effect (e.g., cognitive) problems clients have with their medications, helping clients with drug compliance, educating clients about interactions of their psychiatric medications with alcohol or illicit drugs, and understanding issues of dual diagnosis. Prerequisite: PSYS805