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Drugs and Addictions - P342002
Title: Drogy a závislosti
Guaranteed by: Department of Chemistry of Natural Compounds (342)
Faculty: Faculty of Food and Biochemical Technology
Actual: from 2019 to 2025
Semester: both
Points: 0
E-Credits: 0
Examination process:
Hours per week, examination: 3/0, other [HT]
Capacity: winter:unknown / unknown (unknown)
summer:unknown / unknown (unknown)
Min. number of students: unlimited
Qualifications:  
State of the course: taught
Language: Czech
Teaching methods: full-time
Level:  
Note: course is intended for doctoral students only
can be fulfilled in the future
you can enroll for the course in winter and in summer semester
Guarantor: Staněk Jan doc. RNDr. CSc.
Kuchař Martin doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Is interchangeable with: AP342002
Annotation -
The course presents the issue of psychoactive substances and their detailed neuropsychopharmacological effects. Students will become familiar with both natural and synthetic drugs, their effects on the human body, and the relationship between their structure and properties. The course also covers the topic of performance-enhancing drugs in sports.
Last update: Kuchař Martin (13.04.2025)
Course completion requirements -

Attendance at lectures and preparation of a presentation on an assigned topic.

Last update: Kuchař Martin (13.04.2025)
Literature -

Annual Report: The Czech Republic - Drug Situation, Prague, Oggice of the Government of the Czech Republic

Last update: Kuchař Martin (13.04.2025)
Syllabus -

Introduction to the Issue of Psychoactive Substances: Explanation of basic concepts in the field of addictive behavior and toxicology: addictive substance, tolerance, withdrawal syndrome, dependence syndrome, toxic psychosis, acute and chronic intoxication, craving.

Classification of Addictive, Narcotic, and Psychotropic Substances: Relationship between chemical structure and biological activity.

Historical Overview of Psychoactive Substance Use: Opioids, stimulants, hallucinogens, cannabinoids, and alcohol—their medical applications and the development of legal regulation.

New Psychoactive Substances (NPS): Overview of current trends in the field of synthetic drugs, their chemical diversity, mechanisms of action, and challenges in forensic identification.

Opioids: Mechanisms of action on opioid receptors, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, natural sources, and synthetic derivatives.

Cocaine: Mechanism of action, interaction with the dopaminergic system, natural origin, and synthetic analogues.

Amphetamines and Their Derivatives: Pharmacological effects, neurotoxic risks, structural relationships, and potential for abuse.

Hallucinogens and Psychedelics: Overview of major natural and synthetic hallucinogens, target receptors, molecular structure, and psychotropic effects.

Dissociative Anesthetics: Pharmacological characteristics of substances such as ketamine and phencyclidine, effects on the central nervous system, and potential therapeutic applications.

Cannabinoids: Endogenous and exogenous cannabinoids, their receptors, biological effects, and clinical applications.

Ethnobotanical Preparations: Overview of plant-based materials with psychoactive effects, traditional use, and current trends.

Last update: Kuchař Martin (13.04.2025)
Learning outcomes -

Upon successful completion of the course, students will:

Understand the neurochemical and pharmacological mechanisms of action of major classes of psychoactive substances, including opioids, stimulants, hallucinogens, dissociative anesthetics, cannabinoids, and ethnobotanical preparations.

Be able to classify psychoactive compounds based on their chemical structure, receptor interaction, and toxicological profile.

Demonstrate knowledge of the acute and chronic toxic effects of psychoactive substances, including tolerance development, dependence, withdrawal symptoms, and toxic psychoses.

Gain familiarity with the historical, cultural, and therapeutic use of both natural and synthetic psychoactive substances.

Understand and apply current legislative frameworks related to narcotic and psychotropic substances at the national and EU levels.

Recognize emerging trends in drug use, including the synthesis and distribution of new psychoactive substances (NPS).

Apply acquired knowledge to the context of forensic toxicology and doping control in sport, including basic analytical considerations.

Develop critical thinking skills in evaluating the risks and benefits of psychoactive compounds in both medical and non-medical contexts.

Last update: Kuchař Martin (13.04.2025)
 
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