Description

This module provides an overview of the Neurobiology of addiction. You will identify the core neuroanatomy and neurochemistry underlying stages of addiction. Analyze the brain changes and discuss neuroplasticity that occur during the progression of addiction and recognize clinically-relevant issues that occur neurobiologically during addiction.

Module Objectives

After completing this module you will be able to:

1. Identify the core neuroanatomy & neurochemistry underlying stages of addiction.
2. Analyze the brain changes and discuss neuroplasticity that occur during the progression of addiction.
3. Recognize contemporary and clinically-relevant issues that occur in the neurobiological of addiction.