PHARMACOLOGY OF PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS
AODS 152 ONLINE
Wendy Zizzo, Pharm.D.; 619-388-3097; wzizzo@sdccd.edu
Text: “Uppers, Downers, All Arounders” Inaba and Cohen, 6th ed.
Lesson 1
Introduction: psychoactive chemicals, neurochemistry
Read pages 33-37; 45-84
Lesson 2
Opiates
Read pages 159-186
Lesson 3
CNS Stimulants: Cocaine & Amphetamines
Read pages 93-130
Lesson 4
Alcohol
Read pages 207-246
Lesson 5
Sedative Hypnotics
Read pages 186-199
Lesson 6
Marijuana
Read pages 257-262; 279-294
Lesson 7
Medical complications of substance abuse
Read pages 175-178
Lesson 8
Co-occurring disorders
Read pages 513-542
Lesson 9
Psychedelics (Hallucinogens)
Read pages 262-274; 329
Lessson 10
PCP/Ketamine
Read pages 274-279
Lesson 11
Nicotine
Read pages 134-148
Lesson 12
Caffeine
Read pages 130-134
Lesson 13
Inhalants
Read pages 303-313
Lesson 14
Anabolic Steroids
Read pages 313-328
PHARMACOLOGY OF PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS
AODS 152 ONLINE
Wendy Zizzo, Pharm.D.
Content:
Pharmacology of abused substances. This class will cover the
neurochemistry, symptoms of intoxication and withdrawal, and treatment strategies for
commonly abused substances.
Course Objectives:
1.
Understand the neurochemical effects of commonly abused substances.
2.
Identify the physical and mental effects of commonly abused substances.
3.
Identify potential hazards including withdrawal symptoms associated with
specific abused substances.
4.
Discuss therapeutic approaches to the management of chemical
dependency.
GRADING POLICY
10% discussion postings
10% Quiz I
10% Quiz II
20% research paper
20% midterm
30% final exam
90-100%
80-89%
70-79%
60-69%
0-59%
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=B
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Exams will be true/false and multiple choice.
There will be no makeup exams. The final exam is comprehensive.
Required text: “Upper, Downers, All Arounders”, D. Inaba, 6th edition.
Optional text: “Drugs, the brain, and behavior, The pharmacology of abuse and
dependence”, Brick and Erikson.
Contacting me: #619-388-3097; wzizzo@sdccd.edu; office A-1R
**CHEATING POLICY**
According to the SDCC Catalog “honesty and integrity are integral components of the
academic process. Students are expected to be honest and ethical at all times in their
pursuit of academic goals…” No form of cheating will be tolerated, and any student
caught cheating will face disciplinary action, and may be failed. The first offense will
result in a zero grade for the assignment and a referral to Dean Mario Chacon for
counseling. The student will not be allowed to return to the classroom until after meeting
with Dean Chacon. The second offense will result in an F grade for the course. Cheating
includes plagiarism from all sources, including the Internet. Plagiarism is any one of the
following: a) verbatim copying without proper acknowledgment of the source; b)
paraphrasing without proper acknowledgment; c) putting together a “patchwork” paper
from diverse sources without proper acknowledgment; d) unacknowledged appropriation
of information or of someone else’s ideas.
Student responsibilities:
The SDCC catalog states that ‘No students may interfere
with a student’s opportunity to learn’. You will be dropped from the class if you exhibit
behavior which prohibits or impedes any member of the class from pursuing any class
assignment objective or learning opportunity within the classroom, or if you fail to
demonstrate sufficient academic progress as specified at the beginning of the semester by
the written grading and performance standards for the course. Notification of this failure
may be made though grading procedures, conferences, or official notification.
Code of conduct:
Under the code of conduct stated in the SDCC Catalog, the
following behaviors (in addition to others not stated here) will not be tolerated: physical
or verbal intimidation or harassment; disorderly, lewd, indecent or obscene conduct;
assault or battery upon a student or district personnel.
Student Grievances:
The instructor is concerned about you and your educational progress. It is understood
that disagreements and misunderstandings may occur, and you should be aware that there
is a college procedure for resolution of grievances. If you have an unresolved conflict
during the class, you must first contact the course instructor in an attempt to resolve the
problem. Most disagreements are resolved at these meetings. If the results are
unsatisfactory, you should next contact the AODS Program Director, Jimmy Evans. In
the event you are still not satisfied, contact the Behavioral Sciences Department
Chairperson, Steve Bouscaren. If the results are still unsatisfactory, you should contact
the School Dean.
Students with disabilities:
Students with disabilities who may need academic accommodations should discuss
options with their professor during the first two weeks of class.
Add/ Drop Dates:
 The last day to receive an add code from a City College instructor and add a class
is Friday September 5, 2008.
 The last day to drop the class without a “W” on your record is Friday September
5, 2008.
 The last day to drop and be eligible for refund of enrollment fees is Monday
September 8, 2008.
 The last day to drop the class without receiving a letter grade is, Friday October
31, 2008. It is your responsibility to add, drop or withdraw from classes before
the deadlines listed above. If you decide to drop the course, you must do so by
Friday October 31, 2008, or you will receive a letter grade for the course.
GUIDELINES FOR WRITING ASSIGNMENT FOR AODS 152 ONLINE
Wendy Zizzo, PharmD
Assignment: 3 page, typed (12 point font), double-spaced, one-inch margins paper.
Papers must be submitted through the online course. Pick a drug of abuse or a drugrelated topic, such as needle exchange, secondhand smoke, fetal alcohol syndrome, etc.
 You will need a minimum of three references cited in bibliography form. Recent
references are better than very old ones.
 I strongly recommend that you have someone proofread your paper for spelling,
punctuation, grammar and clarity. You will be graded not only on content, but also
on mechanics and grammar.