Understanding the Science of Addiction

Understanding the Science of Addiction

This course is intended to introduce the participant to the major theories and approaches of addiction treatment and recovery.

By MHAI SWD Training Institute

Date and time

Thursday, June 5 · 6am - 1:30pm PDT

Location

Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 7 hours 30 minutes

Participants will consider addictions and case examples from a variety of theoretical perspectives. Science-based approaches to addiction treatment and recovery will be highlighted and explored. This course will examine addictions from biological, psychological, social, and spiritual domains. Additionally, individual, family, and cultural perspectives will be explored.


LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Introduce the history of psychoactive substances according to class

• Examine the biopsychosocial factors involved in protective and risk factors

• Understand addiction as a brain disease

• Understand neuroplasticity and recovery


CEU Information:

This course provides 6 CEU’s. CEU’s are Category 1 CEU provided by Indiana State statute 839IAC 1-6-2(F)(86)


Additional Information: This course meets education hours required for all ICAADA CADAC credentials. More information on ICAADA CADAC and ACIT credential requirements can be found here: https://icaada.org/credentials-2/ . This course will meet continuing education hours for recovery coach credentials.


Registration information provided as part of this course may be used by MHAI for various purposes, including reporting to state agencies and other accreditation and/or funding sources.

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MHAI SWD Training Institute

MHAI Stanley W. DeKemper Training Institute provides instructor-led, and self-paced coursesthat are delivered based upon evidenced-based and promissory practice methods. Our courses are delivered in methods that meet the four main learning styles. Our courses provide the opportunity for our learners to interact with the facilitators, work in small/large groups, explore concepts, and leave better prepared to work in the behavioral health profession. Skills development is a large focus of our courses to support professionals entering the field or growing their professional skillsets.

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All MHAI Stanley W. DeKemper Training Institute courses provide continuing education units (CEU) for all who complete the courses. CEU’s are provided pursuant to Indiana Administrative Code 839IAC 1-6-2(F)(86).

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Registration information provided as part of this course may be used by MHAI for various purposes, including reporting to state agencies and other accreditation and/or funding sources.