Understanding the Science of Addiction

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.