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CHEM0102A-F14

Chem of Mind-Altering Drugs

The Chemistry of Mind-Altering Drugs
In this course we will investigate basic principles of chemical signaling in the brain and how commonly-abused drugs alter brain chemistry to distort perception. We will survey the molecular structure of drugs, principles of drug-receptor interactions, and the mechanisms of drug action in five major classes of drugs: opiates, stimulants, cannabinoids, sedatives, and hallucinogens. We will also examine chemical dependency and current research into pharmaceutical treatments for addiction. This course does not require prior experience in chemistry. 3 hrs. lect.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
92695
Subject Code:
CHEM
Course Number:
0102
Section Identifier:
A

Course

CHEM 0102

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Fall 2014

CHEM0102A-F14 Lecture (Kazmier)