Mar 29, 2024  
2020-21 NSU Graduate Catalog 
    
2020-21 NSU Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

COUN 5693 - Psychopharmacology: Dual Diagnosis


Description: This course provides a solid background in the principles and practice of psychopharmacology. Topics to include the study of disease and a more detailed review of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, monoamines, acetylcholine, GABA, and glutamate. Additional topics include presentation of the clinical pharmacology of antipsychotic, antidepressant, and antianxiety drugs, as well as drug interactions and psychopharmacology in special populations such as children and older adults.

Credit Hours: 3