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This Is Your Brain on Drugs: Understanding Substance Abuse, Psychiatric Medications, and Issues Surrounding Psychoactive Drugs

  • The Bicycle Factory 201 Front Avenue Southwest Grand Rapids, MI, 49504 United States (map)

Course Description:

This workshop will examine the interactions between psychoactive drugs, the central nervous system, and behavior, with a particular focus on substance abuse and psychiatric medications. Topics that will be covered include basic concepts in pharmacology and central nervous system biology, biological actions of psychoactive drugs, and issues regarding the use of psychiatric medications.

Course Link: 

https://noncredit.gvsu.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=SOWK00010683

CE Value (credits): 3
CE Type: Standard

Registration Link

Sponsor Name:
Grand Valley State

Contact Information:

Lauren Fodor
616-331-7180
learn@gvsu.edu