Addiction Science
This need-to-know general addiction course gives healthcare providers knowledge on understanding addiction as a disease. After this course, the learner will: 1. Outline how addiction affects the brain. 2. Understand the different parts of the brain that aid in addiction. 3. Understand dopamine's role in addiction. 4. Explain how MAT assists a person with an addiction use disorder. 5. Identify the different types of medication assisted treatments. Running time: 46:35
Course Composition
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Pre-AssessmentTake this pre-assessment before watching the video. |
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Lecture: Addiction 101In this video we will focus on what makes addiction a chronic disease that is responsible for the consistent behaviors found in our patients/clients. |
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Addiction 101 slidesIn this video, we focus on what makes addiction a chronic disease that is responsible for the consistent behaviors found in our patients/clients. |
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Addiction: Neuroscience of AddictionA brief introduction to the neuroscience of addiction |
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Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) BuprenorphineA general overview of the medication assisted treatment path for buprenorphine. |
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MAT Methadone PathophysiologyMAT Methadone Pathophysiology |
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MAT Methadone Pathophysiology Slide DeckMAT Methadone Pathophysiology Slide Deck |
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Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Vivitrol PathophysiologyMedication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Vivitrol Pathophysiology |
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Post-AssessmentTake after watching the videos. You must receive 80% or more to get the certificate for CEUs/CMUs. |
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