Drugs 101
This series lays the foundation for understanding licit and illicit drugs, drug use, harm reduction, and policy. We will explore the science behind drugs and their effects, as well as the social and cultural context of drug use.
Drugs 101 Courses
This series includes the courses below.
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FreeLIVE Nov 1, 2022 - Introduction to Drugs
What is a drug? How do they function in the brain and the body? What are some harm reduction practices for safer drug use? In this session we will begin with some foundational knowledge about drugs, drug science, harm reduction, and more.
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FreeLIVE Dec 6, 2022 - Drugs 101: Opioids
Did you know Bayer originally developed heroin as a headache medication? Opioids are a class of powerful and effective pain relievers that have gotten a lot of attention due to their role in the overdose epidemic.
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FreeLIVE Jan 3, 2023 - Drugs 101: Stimulants
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FreeLIVE Feb 7, 2022 - Drugs 101: Depressants and Dissociatives
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FreeLIVE Apr 4 , 2023 - Drugs 101: Empathogens and Psychedelics
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FreeLIVE May 2, 2022 - Drugs 101: Cannabis and Cannabinoids
