PSY 118 - Drugs and Psychology

    Recent Professors
    Shawn Purcell
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    35 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area E
    Description
    (No prerequisite.) This course introduces concepts, theories, and perspectives associated with the psychological, behavioral, and neurological analysis of drugs and alcohol. The definitions of various types of drug use, drug abuse, and drug dependence are addressed. The pharmacological/neurological perspective is also explained, including the factors that influence drug action and the classification of psychoactive drugs and their effects. Legal drugs, such as alcohol, tobacco, and psychotherapeutic drugs are discussed and analyzed using the psychological perspective. (CSU/UC) AA/AS COM GE Area 4 (formerly CSU Area E)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:10am–12:30pm