In this second week, we'll get a glimpse at why certain drugs are addicting and how they affect different regions of the brain.

In this third week, we'll take a deep dive into the different types of drugs and their individual effects.

In this fourth week, we'll take a look at the drug self-administration model in animals and the implications of these results.

In this fifth week, we'll consider synaptic transmission and how drugs alter it.

In this sixth week, we'll have the chance to consider the concept of vulnerability and the value and effectiveness of treatment.

In this seventh week, we'll explore drug treatment and government drug policies that exist.

In this final week, we'll explore the recent opioid epidemic as well as the topic of medical and recreational marijuana.