Addiction and the Brain

Stop, and for 30 seconds free associate with the word "addict". What images come to mind? .....30 seconds.....When I ask this to audiences, I frequently get some classic responses : "someone shooting up", "drinking first thing in the morning", "dark alleys", "homelessness", "destitute", "ruined families"?you know?"addicts!". Remember these initial images, as we will return to this question later in today's course.This goal of this course is to aid Health Care Workers in understanding the behavior of addiction. Pursuing something that we want, or need, is a basic human behavior that is necessary for survival. But sometimes humans pursue things that are harmful, even deadly. Why? In this course you will learn how to:Understand the neural circuitry for why we pursue things.Identify other neural circuits that affect addictive behaviors: mood, anxiety, and impulse control.Articulate and define the terminology of Substance Use Disorders. Apply new knowledge you have gained to diminish the innate stigma that exists regarding addictive behaviors.Assist others in their journey of behavioral change.
Schedule: Every day, starting on 03/13/26 and ending on 12/18/26
Times: 08:00am-05:00pm CDT
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Location: 42 Online session available to start anytime!

Tuscaloosa, AL
Session ID: CSRG-2603-VITATB-01
Standard : $0.00