Basic Pharmacology (15 hours)

About This Course Your Course Instructor Course Formats This 15-hour course by Kevin Scheel provides information about the various drugs of abuse. This course will review the history of each of the major psychoactive compounds and examine the physical and psychological aspects. In addition, this course also includes a review of detoxification needs and approaches.  An excellent foundation for basic training that also helps prepare the student for eventual testing. Goals/Objectives By participating in this Distance Learning Course the trainee will: Examine the basic facts about the following drugs: Alcohol Other Depressants Narcotics Marijuana Inhalants Designer Drugs Hallucinogens Caffeine Nicotine Amphetamines Cocaine Identify short term physical effects of each of these drugs. Identify chronic physical effects of each of these drugs. Examine the various definitions used to define the problem of addiction. Explore detoxification and basic treatment needs that exist for thes