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Behavioral Pharmacology and Biomedical Foundations of Chemical Dependency
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X126 (2 semester units in Public Health)A requirement in the Certificate Program in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Studies; an elective in the Post-Baccalaureate Health Professions Program
For centuries, chemical dependency has been seen as a character flaw rather than a medical condition. Research, however, shows a strong biological basis for addiction. Examine the genetic predisposition to alcoholism, the classification of drugs based on their effect on behavior, the metabolism of drugs and the treatment of withdrawal symptoms. Other topics include neurotransmitter theory and drug-related depression, suicide and violence. You study in-depth how to integrate this complex medical model with 12-step programs and other approaches to recovery. You also review basic neuroanatomy and physiology.
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