Psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse - PSY 260 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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PSY 260 - Psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse
Examines how psychoactive drugs interact with the body and the brain. Explores the use of prescription psychoactive drugs in American culture. Differentiates use and abuse of psychoactive substances so that symptoms of abuse can be identified in a person. Investigates various treatments of substance abuse.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: PSY 200, PSY 201 or divisional approval.
3 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Spring 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
40503 PSY 260-001L 3
  Tu Th  
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.

Summer 2025 ➜

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Fall 2025 ➜

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