Overview of neurobiological and pharmacological mechanisms of addiction, with in-depth discussion of recent literature in the field of addiction and animal models of addiction Three hours of lecture per week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Neuroscience 385L (Topic: Pharmacolgcl Mechs of Addictn), Pharmacy Graduate Studies 384G, 388K (Topic: Pharmacolgcl Mechs of Addictn). Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.