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Hallucinogens and Dissociative Drugs

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About the Course

This course reviews information about several hallucinogenic and dissociative drugs, including descriptions of substances and possible reasons why people use them. The nature and effects of these drugs is also considered.

This course is based on the reading-based online article, Hallucinogens and Dissociative Drugs created by National Institute on Drug Abuse

Journal/Publisher

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Publication Date

March 2001

Course Material Author

National Institute on Drug Abuse

National Institute on Drug Abuse authored the material only, and was not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Course Creator

Recommended For

This is an introductory course for drug counselors and other health care professionals wishing to learn more about hallucinogenic and dissociative substances.

Course Objectives:

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. Describe what hallucinogens are and how they function in the brain.
  2. Gain insight into why some people might use hallucinogenic substances.
  3. Become familiar with ways to apply information presented about hallucinogens and dissociative drugs.

Availability

This course is available starting Dec 2nd, 2005 and expires Oct 30th, 2019

Disclosure to Learners

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

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Eligible until Jan 1st, 2030

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2 CE credit hours

Eligible until Sep 28th, 2026

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Eligible until Dec 31st, 2030

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

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NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC)

2 CE credit hours

Eligible until Sep 28th, 2026

This course has been approved by CE Learning Systems, service provider of CE-Credit.com, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #107243, CE Learning Systems is responsible for all aspects of their programming.

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ASPPB/Psypact (ASPPB)

2 CE credit hours

Eligible until Dec 31st, 2030

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Course Number 100272
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