Substance Abuse/Alcoholism & OtherDrugs (PSY 434)

Term: 2015-2016 Spring Term

Faculty

	Dr. Tywana Chenault HembyShow MyInfo popup for Dr. Tywana Chenault Hemby
	tcbranch@voorhees.edu
	Office hours: Fridays by Appointment Only Sunday 8:00 AM to 12:55 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM to 12:55 PM Saturday 8:00 AM to 12:55 PM

Schedule

Tue-Thu, 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM (1/6/2016 - 5/6/2016) Location: MAIN HB 129

Description

This is an intensive study of theories and research regarding alcoholism, and other drugs of abuse, with
emphasis on application of psychological theories to the treatment of alcoholism and on psychological
research regarding alcoholism and other drugs. The course examines basic pharmacological and
neurobiological, history, mechanismsof action, short-term and long-term effects, use and abuse of various
psychoactive drugs. Prerequisite: PSY 230, 350, 352, or consent of the Instructor.