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Select a psychoactive drug that is of pharmacological interest to you, but not one you will review as part of your Critical Review. For this paper, you may choose drugs of abuse; however, the paper must focus on the pharmacology of the drug and not on the social or addictive aspects. If you focus on addiction and social impact, your paper will not receive credit.
In addition to the text, research a minimum of three peer-reviewed articles published within the last 5 years on your selected drug. Prepare a three-page summary of the drug using the PSY630 Rapid Review Example paperLinks to an external site. as a guide.
In your Rapid Review, analyze and explain the pharmacological aspects of the drug as they relate to the following: neurotransmitters affected, receptors, route of administration, half-life, doses, side effects, drug interactions, contraindications, and other important facets of the drug. Explain these aspects of the drug in terms of the psychiatric disorders indicated for the drug and the issue(s) associated with that use. If there is no accepted therapeutic use for the drug, evaluate and describe the actions of the drug with regard to the abuse process.
The paper:
Must be four double-spaced pages in length, excluding title page and references page, and it must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center.Links to an external site.
Must include a title page with the following:Title of paper
Your name
Course name and number
Your instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must use at least three peer-reviewed sources in addition to the text.
Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Writing Center.
Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center.
Textbook: Advokat, C. D., Comaty, J. E., & Julien, R. M. (2018). Julien’s primer of drug action: A comprehensive guide to the actions, uses, and side effects of psychoactive drugs (14th ed.). Worth Publishers.
Chapter 7: Cocaine, the Amphetamines, and Other Psychostimulants
Chapter 8: Psychedelic Drugs
Chapter 9: Cannabis: A New Look at an Ancient Plant

4. Science in the News: Once during this summer semester period, you will pick one cognitive psychology research article and discuss the application of cognitive psychological principles you’ve learned and how they apply to the research outcomes. To earn full credit, students must compose and entry that shows understanding, analysis and thoughtful application of the course materials in their response. Papers should include discussion of relevant cognitive psychological concepts, theories, or research findings that we’ve learned up to that point. The writing should also be well-organized, concise, and contain no typing errors in order to earn full credit. 
Outside sources (e.g., other websites, youtube videos, etc) can supplement support for your ideas, but outside sources should not replace course content. So, even if you refer to outside sources, you must also refer to relevant materials covered in the textbook to earn full credit. Whenever you refer to others’ material or research (i.e., including content from the textbook), you should cite these sources according to APA style and provide a references page.
Similar to your journal entries, this submission will be in APA formatting and 3-5 pages.  
this week you will choose a research article, news article, or media source covering a topic from the last few weeks, this week included, that was striking to you, or of particular interest. If you choose a research article, please utilize appropriate search channels like google scholar. Otherwise, feel free to use news outlets or video media that has a clear research component. The content should be from the last 5 years – for example if you’re interested in memory, you can look up articles on working memory or clinical cases with memory deficits (Alzheimer’s disease, amnesias, etc). The world is your oyster! The goal is to engage in research reading and craft a brief write up. Guidelines are reflected below in the assignment portal. Once you have drafted a 2-3 page write up, please navigate to discussion board to tell us a bit about your research topic, outcomes, and your thoughts!  Please comment on at least one of your classmates posts for full credit!