Alcohol Use and Abuse: Physical, Psychological, Pharmacological Effects of Alcohol

Alcohol Use and Abuse: Physical, Psychological, Pharmacological Effects of Alcohol is organized by The Center for Addiction Studies and Research. This course has been approved for a maximum of 20 Hours.

Overview:
This course focuses on the physical, psychological and pharmacological effects of alcohol on the human body and on the human condition.

Topics covered include:
• Scope and prevalence of alcohol use in the United States
• Pharmacology of alcohol
• Tolerance and withdrawal issues
• Predisposing risk factors
• Misconceptions about alcohol use
• Short- and long-term behavioral effects
• Health consequences and medical complications
• Alcohol use during pregnancy