GCU PCN527 Psychopharmacology and Addictions Entire Course
GCU PCN 527 Week 1 Assignment Historical Timeline Paper (Obj. 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 )
Details:
Review the list of major historical events listed below and select one to examine for this assignment.
The Pure Food and Drug Act
The Harrison Act
Prohibition
End of Prohibition
The Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act
Write a 750-1,050-word paper about the selected historical event. Include the following in your presentation:
A description of the event
The history of the law(s) related to the drug
The impact of the drug on society to include how the legal status of the drug has impacted society
A description of how an understanding of the history and legality of the drug from the event has impacted the counseling profession
A minimum of two scholarly references
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
GCU PSC 527 Week 2 Assignment Neurotransmission Presentation (Obj. 2.1 and 2.3)
Details:
Create a 7-12-slide PowerPoint Presentation about the way drugs affect the brain. Include the following in your presentation:
Title and Reference slide
A description of the effects of addiction on the components of the central nervous system and other organs
A description of the process of neurotransmission
Detailed speaker notes that include what would be said if giving the presentation in person
At least two scholarly sources
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
This assignment meets the following CACREP Standard: 5.C.2.g. Impact of biological and neurological mechanisms on mental health.
GCU PCN 527 Week 3 Assignment Nicotine Public Service Announcement (Obj. 3.3)
Details:
For this assignment, you will create a public service announcement (PSA) against the use of nicotine. Select one of the options below for your PSA.
Option 1:
Create a 1-3-minute public service video message against the use of nicotine. Include the following in the PSA:
A description of the adverse effects of nicotine on the body
At least one available resource for persons wanting to quit smoking
Option 2:
Write a one-page memo of approximately 300 to 500 words against the use of nicotine that could be sent to employees of a large corporation. Include the following in the memo:
A description of the adverse effects of nicotine on the body
At least one available resource for person’s wanting to quit smoking
Follow standard memo formatting and include an opening and closing.
This assignment uses a scoring guide. Please review the scoring guide prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
GCU PCN 527 Week 4 Assignment Research Paper: Annotated Bibliography (Course Obj.)
Details:
In this course, you are required to complete a research paper about one of the topics of your choice discussed in the course.
Review the topics in the course and choose a topic to focus your research paper on. Some suggestions include:
Pharmacological treatment for substance use disorders
The history of the increase in opiate addiction
Opiate replacement treatment approaches
Detoxification from alcohol and opiates
The psychopharmacology of methamphetamines
For this week, select a topic and compile a list of references that you will use to support the content of your “Research Paper” assignment due in Topic 7. A minimum of six scholarly sources are required.
In a Word document, list the sources you selected and provide a short description of 75-100 words for each source. Also, describe the relevance as to why you selected the source, and how it will support your paper.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
Refer to the resource, “Preparing Annotated Bibliographies,” located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
This assignment meets the following CACREP Standards:
5.C.2.e. Potential for substance use disorders to mimic and/or co-occur with a variety of neurological, medical, and psychological disorders.
5.C.2.g. Impact of biological and neurological mechanisms on mental health.
5.C.2.h. Classifications, indications, and contraindications of commonly prescribed psychopharmacological medications for appropriate medical referral and consultation.
GCU PCN 527 Week 5 Assignment Research Paper: Outline (Course Obj.)
Details:
Review the assignment details for the Research Paper due in Topic 7.
Create an outline for the final paper that follows standard outline formatting standards. Be sure to include the following in your outline to ensure the final paper addresses all required content:
Brief history of the drug
Psychopharmacology of the drug
Current trends or issues
Societal concerns or issues related to the topic
Significance or relevance of topic to the counseling profession
Any future implications
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
This assignment meets the following CACREP Standards:
5.C.2.e. Potential for substance use disorders to mimic and/or co-occur with a variety of neurological, medical, and psychological disorders.
5.C.2.g. Impact of biological and neurological mechanisms on mental health.
5.C.2.h. Classifications, indications, and contraindications of commonly prescribed psychopharmacological medications for appropriate medical referral and consultation.
GCU PCN 527 Week 6 Assignment Legalization of Marijuana Debate (Obj. 6.3)
Details:
Your instructor will assign you one of the following positions related to the legalization of recreational marijuana use:
For Recreational Marijuana Legalization
Against Recreational Marijuana Legalization
Part One:
Research your assigned position as well as the alternatives so you can critically engage with your opponents’ position.
In 750 to 1,000 words, write a summary about your assigned position that describes its major tenets and arguments for them. Make sure to include the physiological, psychological, and sociological effects of marijuana use in your summary.
Use three to five academic resources.
Part Two:
By Day 4, post your 750-1,000-word paper as your initial response to the thread in the Main Forum titled “Recreational Marijuana Legalization Debate” for the topic you have been assigned.
By Day 5, respond to the two alternative positions with a 500-750 word rebuttal.
Days 6-7, continue the dialog with at least one of the alternative positions.
Be sure to ask your opponents follow-up questions that challenge their views and answer your opponent’s questions.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
This assignment meets the following CACREP Standard: 5.C.2.h. Classifications, indications, and contraindications of commonly prescribed psychopharmacological medications for appropriate medical referral and consultation.
GCU PCN 527 Week 7 Assignment Research Paper: Final (Course Obj.)
Details:
At this point in the course, you should have an approved topic, an annotated bibliography, and an outline for your Final Research Paper. During this week, you will create the final paper. Your research paper should be 1,500-2,000-words and reflect critical thinking and analysis. Refer to the Academic Writing Guidelines Resource located in the Course Materials section for Helpance with this.
You must have a minimum of six references to support your research. The references should be taken from the annotated bibliography completed earlier in the course.
Your research paper should include information about the following:
Brief history of the drug
Psychopharmacology of the drug
Current trends or issues
Societal concerns or issues related to the drug
Significance or relevance of topic to the counseling profession
Any future implications
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
This assignment meets the following CACREP Standards:
5.C.2.e. Potential for substance use disorders to mimic and/or co-occur with a variety of neurological, medical, and psychological disorders.
5.C.2.g. Impact of biological and neurological mechanisms on mental health.
5.C.2.h. Classifications, indications, and contraindications of commonly prescribed psychopharmacological medications for appropriate medical referral and consultation.
GCU PCN 527 Week 8: Short Answer Questions (Topic 8 Obj.)
