This is a course about addiction to drugs and other behaviors. It will describe what happens in the brain and how this information helps us deal with and overcome addiction. It will also discuss other topics, such as government policy and our vulnerability to take drugs.
The Addicted Brain
The Addicted Brain
Instructor: Michael Kuhar, Ph.D.
Sponsored by EdgePoint Software
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No prior experience required
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Approx. 21 hours
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There are 8 modules in this course
In this first week, we'll explore drug abuse, types of addictions, and the behaviors associated with them.
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6 videos5 readings1 assignment
In this second week, we'll get a glimpse at why certain drugs are addicting and how they affect different regions of the brain.
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6 videos3 readings1 assignment
In this third week, we'll take a deep dive into the different types of drugs and their individual effects.
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7 videos4 readings1 assignment
In this fourth week, we'll take a look at the drug self-administration model in animals and the implications of these results.
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8 videos3 readings1 assignment
In this fifth week, we'll consider synaptic transmission and how drugs alter it.
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7 videos4 readings1 assignment
In this sixth week, we'll have the chance to consider the concept of vulnerability and the value and effectiveness of treatment.
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8 videos3 readings1 assignment
In this seventh week, we'll explore drug treatment and government drug policies that exist.
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6 videos3 readings1 assignment
In this final week, we'll explore the recent opioid epidemic as well as the topic of medical and recreational marijuana.
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6 videos5 readings1 assignment
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CK
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Reviewed on Jun 28, 2016
Helped me understand why my left my family for a life of meth addiction. I am thankful that it has reduced my stress and anger ove3 what she has done. even a small amount of understanding
JH
4
Reviewed on Oct 7, 2015
A great and informative course. Very clear and interesting! I would have appreciated a bit more if it discussed more tips to help prevent/deal-with drug abuse or addiction. Thank you for the course!
AN
5
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2017
This course is truly wonderful, many intellectual mind-opening surprises... for example I almost fell out of my chair when I learned of vaccinations development effort to counter addiction.
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