‘Drugs’ is a word used to refer to medicines that can cure or arrest disease, alleviate symptoms, ease pain or provide other benefits. People consume drugs for a variety of reasons, and they affect people in many ways.
Understanding the influence of drugs on the nervous system is advantageous for various job roles, including in counselling, psychology, psychotherapy, social work, nursing, caring roles and other health professions.
Introduction to Psychopharmacology is a professional development program that will enhance your understanding of different types of drugs and how they affect human behaviour.
In this Psychopharmacology course, you will gain insights into the scope and nature of drugs, understand the effects of drugs on individuals and society, and learn about treatment and preventative education.
You will also explore a range of drugs, including legal and legally restricted drugs, prescription and over-the-counter drugs, and sedatives and anti-anxiety drugs.
On completion of this course, you will have a sound understanding of the short and long-term effects of various drugs and be equipped with the tools to help people overcome dependency.
Printed learning materials may be available free to print for this course. Requests can be made by contacting us.
