Understanding the Psychology and Neuroscience of Addiction , In this course, students will gain insight into addiction, it’s causes, what perpetuates it and how we think about it.
What you”ll learn:
- Discover why false perceptions and memories increase in the throes of addiction
- Understand addiction from perspectives of neuroscience, psychology, and human development
- Gain insight into the brain changes with addiction
- Realize the dangerous perceptions an myths about addiction
Course Description
This course is designed by an actual college professor that studies and teaches about the science of addiction and the differences in approaches. This course is to provide you with a comprehensive and practical understanding of addiction, its underlying causes, but also the dangerous myths and misconceptions about addiction. Whether you’re struggling with addiction yourself or seeking to support a loved one on their journey, this course is here to equip you with the knowledge and understanding to help you and to help you help others succeed.
By the end of this course, you will:
1. Understand the nature of addiction and its impact on individuals’ perceptions, motivations and memories.
2. Identify common risk factors and triggers for addiction and how to overcome them.
3. Discover how memories form differently for those who are addicted.
4. Learn about the interesting neuroscience of addiction and how this can help greatly.
5. Cultivate and build a new life where addiction becomes unnecessary!
We hope this course has provided you with a deeper understanding of the neurobiological basis of addiction and its implications for prevention and better approach treatment. Remember, addiction is a complex issue, and addressing it requires a multifaceted approach. Wishing you all the best in your continued learning and understanding about addiction.