Narcotic Drugs and Drugs of Abuse
The Narcotics Drugs and Drugs of Abuse course at IPHH is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of substance abuse, addiction, and its growing impact on public health. With an increasing number of drug-related emergencies and substance-induced health conditions, this course equips learners with essential knowledge of narcotic substances, drugs of abuse, their pharmacological effects, and modern trends in drug misuse and control.
The programme introduces students to the scientific, medical, and social aspects of drug abuse, enabling them to understand patterns of addiction, drug dependency, and their consequences on individuals and society. It also highlights recent developments in drug discovery, monitoring agencies, and emerging substances of abuse, preparing students for roles in healthcare, research, and public health sectors.
Course Content
- Introduction to narcotic drugs and substance abuse
- Classification of drugs of abuse and patterns of addiction
- Drug dependency, synergistic effects, and drug trafficking
- Basics of pharmacology: absorption, distribution, metabolism, and mechanism of action
- Metabolic pathways and effects of drugs on the human body
- Study of commonly abused substances such as barbiturates, alcohol, amphetamines, LSD, and heroin
- Emerging and rave drugs, doping practices, and recent trends in drug abuse
- Drug discovery programmes and structural modification of drugs
- Role of drug monitoring and regulatory agencies