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In this first week, we'll explore drug abuse, types of addictions, and the behaviors associated with them.
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In this second week, we'll get a glimpse at why certain drugs are addicting and how they affect different regions of the brain.
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In this third week, we'll take a deep dive into the different types of drugs and their individual effects.
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In this fourth week, we'll take a look at the drug self-administration model in animals and the implications of these results.
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In this fifth week, we'll consider synaptic transmission and how drugs alter it.
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In this sixth week, we'll have the chance to consider the concept of vulnerability and the value and effectiveness of treatment.
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In this seventh week, we'll explore drug treatment and government drug policies that exist.
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In this final week, we'll explore the recent opioid epidemic as well as the topic of medical and recreational marijuana.
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Reviewed on Nov 26, 2020
very informative and well constructedHowever, a bit biased towards negative effects of certain drugs without talking about their positive effects that are supported by research as well
Reviewed on Aug 18, 2020
I liked the course very much. And hope more and more people will take it and share the obtained information with others, so we can prevent the society from taking the drugs.
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2015
Addiction is not only about smoking and alcohol and drugs, its way way beyond that and thanks to Dr. Michael Kuhar and the Emory university for revealing it to me.
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