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 Louisiana Workforce Commission
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No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
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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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!
GS
5
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2023
Excellent easy to follow and well constructed course for an overview of addiction and the issues at play. Great resources and delivered in nice bite-sized chunks to digest.
OC
5
Reviewed on Jul 4, 2016
The course taught me a lot about how brain gets addicted, What happens in our body after taking drugs, why the test and screen for drugs designed in particular way, etc.
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