The Neuroscience of Addiction

Explore our current scientific understanding of addiction and how research is being used to develop and enhance evidence-based treatments. Elevate your scope of practice by registering for this learning path today!

Description

Substance use disorders and addictive behavior disorders are complex diseases; quitting typically takes more than good intentions or a strong will. Drugs change the brain in ways that make quitting hard, even for those who want to. Researchers know more than ever about how drugs affect the brain and have found treatments that can help people recover from drug addiction and lead productive lives.

The Neuroscience of Addiction Learning Path will explore our current scientific understanding of addiction and how research is being used to develop and enhance evidence-based treatments.

What You Will Learn

Elevate your scope of practice to better serve those struggling with addiction

Discuss the components of the central nervous system.
Define classification systems of psychoactive substances.
Understand how adolescent brains are adversely impacted by substance use disorders.
Discuss the history behind the emergence of opioid and alcohol addiction.
Learn the origins of opioid maintenance therapy/medication-assisted treatment (MAT).

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Eligibility

Must be 18 Years or older

Refund Policy

You will have seven days to request a full refund after purchase. No hidden fees. All books and materials are included with purchase.

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Curriculum

Micro-Course 1 - Exploring the Neuroscience of Addiction
Learn what the field of neuroscience is teaching us about the impact of substance misuse on brain chemistry, as well as how neuroscientific findings are touching on treatment options.
Micro-Course 2 - Tools in Our Clinical Toolbox: Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Understand the role of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) in recovery and discuss the significance of multidisciplinary care teams when engaging MAT.
Micro-Course 3 - At-Risk: Adolescence and Addiction
Examine how substance use disorders adversely impact adolescent brains, factors associated with the initiation of substance use, and advances and principles of adolescence substance use disorder treatment.
Micro-Course 4 - Pharmacology of Psychoactive Substances
Explore the physiological, psychological, emotional, and socioenvironmental effects of addictive substances.

Accreditation

This professional development offering has been approved by Walden University, a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 20 CEs. Walden University (NAADAC Provider #72251) is responsible for all aspects of its programming.

Applicable NAADAC counselor skill groups: Clinical Intake and Screening, Clinical Assessment, Treatment Plan, Counseling Services, Case Management, and Discharge and Continuing Care