Cfhp-3 Neurochemistry and physiology of addiction (45-hr. module)

Students will explore the following:

The physical structure of the brain and spinal cord

* Central Nervous System (CNS)

* Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

The Neuroanatomy of the brain

* Nerve cells and synapses

* Neurotransmitters and Receptors

* The Psychoactive Drug / Neurotransmitter Relationship

* The roles of Agonist and Antagonist