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Fall 2025 Lecture Upper DivisionThe goal of the course is to augment the students' knowledge about commonly used street drugs including: pharmacology and mechanisms of action; interactions and adverse effects; law enforcement and policing; available support and treatment for addiction, abuse, and misuse; and the role of pharmacists.
Learning Outcomes1Explain the role of the pharmacist in the prevention, treatment, and recovery process of addiction/substance abuse.
2Discuss treatment agreements for controlled substance use.
3List signs and symptoms of addiction and toxicities associated with street drugs.
4Describe community-based programs designed to treat addicts.