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CACCF: 12 core continuing education hours.
Event Name
Pharmacology: Online
Webinar
For: Professionals
Provided by: Wilfrid Laurier University, Faculty of Social Work, Professional Development
Date and Time
Mon Nov 14 to Fri Dec 23, 2016
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Event Description
This online workshop will provide the participant with a solid foundation on the unique attributes of the range of psychoactive drugs from alcohol and cannabis to bath salts, crystal meth and oxycontin and how each in turn affects the brain and human behavior. The four groupings of psychoactive agents depressants, including opioids, stimulants, hallucinogens and psychotherapeutic agents will be examined including the active effects on a user along with withdrawal. The social context of drug use will also be discussed providing a frame regarding how drugs are deemed licit or illicit in Canada.CACCF: 12 core continuing education hours.
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