Time: Monday 6:00 PM to 8:45 PM
Location: BBC 225
This advanced elective course will focus on the history, epidemiology, social ecology, and pharmacology of psychoactive substances, both licit and illicit. In addition to defining and reviewing biological and chemical aspects of various drugs, the course will examine historical trends, specific age-related and environmental issues (including specific cultural, ethnic, gender, and sexual orientation issues). The course will discuss life-cycle considerations, psychotherapeutic drugs and the pharmacological basis of medicines for psychiatric disorders, evidence-based prescribing practices, psychopharmacology and comorbid conditions, public health, and the role of social workers in serving clients with mental health conditions. Finally, the course will discuss current issues in social work related substance abuse research and policy, and conclude with international perspectives on psychopharmacology and social work.
The following links might be of interest!
Quick Reference Guide: Print this out and keep it with you
A Typical Regulatory Supersystem: Various articles that address the importance of amino acid synthesis as precursors to the breakdown of neurotransmitters.
Readings: Dziegieleski, Chapter 3 Practice Tips and Helping the Client & Chapter 4 Taking a Medication History, Documentation and Treatment Planning.
This week we will complete a review of:Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Generic Medications. We will also review practice tips, working w/client and taking a history.
Psychopharmacology and Comorbid Medical Conditions
Readings:
Ferrando, S., & Levenson, J.L. (2011). Psychopharmacology for Medically Ill Patients. Psychiatric Times, 28(12). Retrieved from:
http://www.psychiatrictimes.com/display/article/10168/2003109
Cowley, D. (2011). Psychiatry at the interface with general medicine. Journal Watch Specialties. Retrieved from http://psychiatry.jwatch.org/cgi/content/full/2011/1230/5
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