Some basic pharmacology -- Research design and the behavioral analysis of drug effects -- Tolerance, withdrawal, sensitization, and conditioning of drug effects -- Neurophysiology, neurotransmitters and the nervous system -- Dependence, addiction, and the self-administration of drugs -- Alcohol -- Tranquilizers and sedative-hypnotics -- Solvents, anesthetics and inhaled substances -- Tobacco and nicotine -- Caffeine and the methylxanthines -- Psychomotor stimulants -- Opiates and opioids -- Antipsychotic drugs -- Antidepressants and mood stabilizers -- Cannabis -- Hallucinogens, phantasticants and club drugs.