Description

Understanding Addiction: Neurologically, Physically, & Psychologically (2HR)

This course offers 3 Online hours of continuing education in GSB (EBT)(PSY).

Target Audience: Psychologists, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialists, Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselors, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists

Course Level: All Levels

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Note: This course is not approved by the ASWB for continuing education purposes.

Our understanding of substance use disorder has advanced significantly over the last 3 decades in part due to major progress in genetics and neuroscience research and to the development of new technologies. These advances have illuminated the neurobiological processes through which biological and sociocultural factors contribute to resilience against or vulnerability to drug use and addiction. Substance use disorders are associated with a wide range of short- and long-term health effects. And, of course, long-term use combined with sociocultural factors can develop as psychopathologies such as depression, anxiety, panic disorders, and suicidal behavior. In this course, we will review the neurobiology of addiction, pharmacology, and central nervous system depressants category of drugs.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

Develop a clear understanding of the neurology of addiction through the differences of psychological, physical, and neurological dependence.

Examine the neurobiological processes through which biological and sociocultural factors contribute to resilience against or vulnerability to drug use and addiction.

Discuss how long-term substance use combined with sociocultural factors can develop as psychopathologies such as depression, anxiety, panic disorders, and suicidal behavior.

Review pharmacology of psychoactive substances.