Identify neuroanatomical regions involved in addiction and discuss their function

Why might nonspecific factors influence psychoactive drug effects more than the effect of an antibiotic?

What is the neurobiological component to addiction, how does this impact the approaches we take to promote healing and health with our clients?

Describe other drug abuse syndromes, signs and symptoms, withdrawal symptoms, and treatment regimens

Describe the mechanism of action of two different drugs used in the treatment of alcohol dependence

define the following:               Mental disorder:               Neurotransmitters:               Addiction:               Physiological dependence:               Psychotic disorders:               Psychotherapy:

Explain the monoamine theory for the etiology of major depression.

Taking the broad categories of stimulants, depressants, and hallucinogens, please explain the process and effects of nicotine, alcohol, and marijuana. In which a general type of psychoactive drug does each belong.

Identify the pharmacological treatment options for substance abuse disorder and their associated side effect

If no one treatment for alcohol or other drug use disorders has been found to be effective for everyone, do the available formal treatments for these disorders have any value?