Course Details
Country:
Spain
Institution:
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Course Title:
Addictions and Toxicology
Course Number:
19808
Course Description:
1. Characteristics of addiction. Levels of use. Addiction, dependence and withdrawal. Vulnerability and relapse.
2. Molecular and physiological bases of addiction. Reward or reinforcement circuits. Brain structures involved.
3. Opioids
4. Neurodepressants: Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Alcohol.
5. Psychostimulants: Cocaine, amphetamines.
6. Nicotine and tobacco.
7. Cannabinoids
8. Psychedelics
9. Arylcyclohexylamines
10. Inhalants: Nitrous oxide, ethyl ether, volatile solvents.
11. Non-chemical addictions.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
INTS 299
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