• Behavioral and Health Effects: Describe the short-term effects of cocaine use and the long-term effects of chronic cocaine use.
• Pharmacokineticsand Psychopharmacology: Describe how cocaine is distributed and metabolized in the body, describe how it influences the actions of neurotransmitters, and explain how these processes may play a role in withdrawal, tolerance, and development of addiction.
• Neurobiology: Identify the specific brain regions and pathways influenced by cocaine use and explain how these relate to the development of addiction.
• Treatment: Explain how the understanding of the pharmacokinetics, psychopharmacology, and neurobiology of cocaine may inform the treatment of stimulant use disorder.
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