This course will examine the field of psychopharmacology (the study of drugs that affect the brain) including their pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetic properties. The focus will be on therapeutic drugs used in the treatment of mental illness, such as antidepressants, mood stabilizers and antipsychotics. It will also explore the potential use of non-traditional medicines for mental disorders such as cannabis, MDMA and psychedelics. Other topics will include pediatric and geriatric psychopharmacology, psychoactive herbs and drug interactions.
Prerequisite Courses
Semester Offered
Spring of odd-numbered years