Drugs, Brains and Behavior The Science of Addiction

Course Description

This 2.5 hour course will help the participants to understand the relationship between he brain, drug abuse and addiction, consequences of drug abuse on the brain.

Science and drug abuse, solutions to addiction, factors for increased risk of addiction.

What You’ll Learn From This Course

• Drug use and abuse, why drugs are more addictive
• Most addictive drug
• How people are addicted to drugs and how they are getting these drugs.
• Treatment for drug abuse
• Long term effects of drug abuse on the brain

Successful Completion:

To receive continuing education to this program you must complete the entire course including registration, viewing the video program, taking the test with a score of 70% or better and evaluation of the program. You may take the test as many times as necessary to receive a passing score. You will be able to move to the evaluation process and receive your certificate online.