2011-2012 University Catalog 
  
2011-2012 University Catalog

PSYC 561 - Behavioral Biology of Substance Abuse

Credits: 3 (NR)
Overview of biological effects of substance abuse, and biological mechanisms underlying addiction. Topics include alcohol, cocaine, marijuana, and other drugs; genetics of addiction; and neural systems underlying addiction and withdrawal.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 372 or equivalent.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0