The human brain is only barely understood, and the way psychoactive drugs interact with it is even less clear. However, scientists and the general public have come to a certain working understanding. The difference between scientists' understanding and the public's, though, is at times unfortunately large. There's a lot of misinformation out there, and it's not easy to correct. Want to learn more? Come to this class to gain a little insight into such questions as: -How do drugs affect the brain? -How did scientists figure out the mechanisms of action of these drugs, and how did they separate them into classes? -What is the difference between pharmacology and pharmacokinetics, and why should you care? -How does the public understanding of psychoactive drugs differ from the truth? -And any other questions you want answered.