Psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse
Summer 2012

Dr. S. Psychology Webpage

Psy 260: Course Website

Welcome to the Summer 2012 semester!

Dr. S. will be online starting our first day of class June 28th.
 
 

Course Documents
Psy 260: Psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse Syllabus
Syllabus Quiz
Case Study Extra Credit Format
Drugs and the Brain Group Project
-mini group project group member rating rubric
Substance Abuse Group Meeting Write-up
Social Issues Argument Paper
Final Group Project
-Group charter
-Groupmate ratings for the Final Group Project

Grading Rubrics for Projects
Drugs on the Brain Rubric
Social Argument Paper Rubric
Final Presentation Grading Rubric

Project Examples from Past Semesters
Sample AA Meeting Writeup
Social Issues Argument Paper Example 1
Social Issues Argument Paper Example 2

Websites with Drug Info
NIMH Alphabetized list of psychotrophic medications for mental disorders
Commonly Abused Drug Chart from NIDA (National Institute Drug Abuse)
Random Sources for Substance Abuse Topics

Useful Websites
NOVA Online Libary Resource
Google Scholar
APA format website

Selected Notes and Slides from Lecture
Save a copy of the powerpoints so that you can
open it up and study the notes that go with each slide.

The Neuron, Synaptic transmission, and Neurotransmitters in the Brain
Neurons and the Brain

Pharmacokinetics: How Drugs are Handled by the Body
Pharmacokinetics
Drug Tolerance and Dependence Powerpoint

Depressants: Alcohol, Opiates, and Benzodiazepines
Depressants

Stimulants: Cocaine, Amphetamines, and other Behavioral Stimulants
Stimulants

Hallucinogens: Marijuana, Mescaline, LSD
Hallucinogens

Typical Drugs Used in the Treatment of Psychological Disorders
Psychotrophic Drugs

Defining Addiction
Theories of Addiction
Substance Abuse Treatment

Social Issues of Drug Use and Abuse
Drugs in the Media Powerpoint

Drug Use and Abuse Videos of the Moment

The Overmedicated Child