Description
This course provides a comprehensive and a collective overview of drug abuse. The pharmacology of drug groups with abuse potential is reviewed. Withdrawal symptoms together with symptoms of intoxication or over-dose are discussed. The student will be provided with knowledge of the common approaches for treatment and rehabilitation.
Program
Bachelor of Pharmacy-B Pharm
Objectives
- a. Knowledge and Understanding a.1. Define the basic concepts of drug abuse and addiction a.2. Recognize the specific signs and symptoms of drug abuse a.3. Describe up-to-date guidelines for management in a certain toxicological emergency due to drug abuse b. Intellectual Skills b.1. Correlate the signs and symptoms to specific drugs of abuse b.2. Differentiate between different toxicological emergency settings due to different drugs of abuse b.3. Identify doping of various substance of abuse. c. Professional and Practical Skills c.1. Recognize the different symptoms of substance abuse addiction (stimulants vs depressants vs hallucinogens) c.2. Advise the public concerning consumption, treatment and rehabilitation of drugs of abuse d. General and Transferable Skills d1. Express time management skills d2. Work effectively in a team d3. Demonstrate effective communication skills
