Pharmacology and Behaviour

In this course, you'll explore an introduction to human hormonal and neurochemical processes as they relate to human behavior and substance use/abuse. You will learn about the organization and functioning of the Central
Nervous System, its relationship to motivation and behavior, and the effects of various "drugs". We will focus on a social services perspective of drug use and abuse and the relationship of psychoactive drugs to mental health. You can expect to walk away with an ability to assess the impact of drug use on psychosocial functioning.