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Psychopharmacology in Addictionsand Mental Health Counseling. (CCP 720)

Term: 2015-2016 Summer

Faculty

Lisa Langone Berard M.A.
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Schedule

Fri, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM (6/10/2016 - 6/10/2016) Location: CAMB CA01 324
Sat, 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM (6/11/2016 - 6/11/2016) Location: CAMB CA01 324
Sun, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (6/12/2016 - 6/12/2016) Location: CAMB CA01 324
Fri, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM (6/24/2016 - 6/24/2016) Location: CAMB CA01 324
Sat, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (6/25/2016 - 6/25/2016) Location: CAMB CA01 324
Sun, 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM (6/26/2016 - 6/26/2016) Location: CAMB CA01 324

Description

This course explores the basic neurobiological processes of psychotropic medications and the use of medication assisted treatment for substance use disorders while emphasizing the challenge of integrating evidence based treatment and psychopharmacological interventions for co-occurring disorders. It delves into historical practices and the increasing use of newer, less addictive medications impacting addiction neurochemistry.