2022-2023 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 Graduate Catalog
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CMH 6765 - Psychopharmacology in Mental Health & Addictions, Across the Lifespan


Credit(s): 3

Students gain a working knowledge of major medications used to treat psychiatric, substance use, and co-occurring disorders, and their actions and side effects, as well as basic medical problems for which referrals should be made. Issues specific to children and youth, adults and elders are addressed. This course also covers the physiology of addictions and the effects and prevalence of the major addictive substances of abuse. Students develop an understanding of withdrawal symptoms and detox protocols.  Educating individuals and their families on medication benefits and side effects is emphasized.

Offering Location: NVU-Johnson (weekend intensive format):  Alaska, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Wisconsin



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