Lecture14: Drugs and Society
Résumé de section
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Learning Objectives
By the end of this lecture, students will be able to:
- Define the concepts of drug and medicine and explain the differences between medico-legal and pharmacological definitions within clinical psychology.
- Explain the main pharmacological classifications of psychoactive substances (stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, and deliriants) and describe their effects on the central nervous system.
- Apply the biopsychosocial model to substance use disorders by identifying biological, psychological, and social factors in clinical case examples.
- Analyze the social and clinical impacts of drug use, particularly the role of family dynamics and environmental factors in the development and maintenance of addiction.
- Evaluate major clinical interventions and prevention strategies (e.g., Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction) and propose appropriate approaches for specific clinical situations.
