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Addiction Medicine: An Introduction

Offered By: American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) via FutureLearn

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Course Description

Overview

Overcome the treatment barriers for patients with a substance use disorder

An introduction to the science, neurobiology, and stigma surrounding addiction.

Syllabus

Courses under this program:
Course 1: A Survey of Substance Use Disorder
-Learn evidence-based treatment techniques to help improve addiction medicine and the quality of care for patients.

Course 2: The Neurobiology of Addiction
-Learn how to better help your patients with a substance use disorder by understanding how addiction affects the brain.

Course 3: Understanding the Impact of Stigma on Addiction Treatment
-Explore how to reduce stigma, a significant barrier to treating patients with addiction, to improve your quality of care.


Taught by

Dr. Angela Colistra, Ph.D., LPC, CAADC, CCS and Dr. Cara Anne Poland, MD, MEd, FACP, DFASAMA

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