Learn more about the science of addiction and explore methods for psychological treatment and successful recovery.
On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with: An understanding of the history of addiction and how perceptions of addiction have changed over time. An intuitive grasp of the neurological and psychological effects of addiction, and how this aids in the path to recovery. Awareness of how peer-based policies and approaches to recovery can be used to treat addiction, and how policy-level interventions can be used to address substance misuse in populations. Insight into biological and psychological approaches to recovery. Unlimited access to edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.
On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with: An understanding of the history of addiction and how perceptions of addiction have changed over time. An intuitive grasp of the neurological and psychological effects of addiction, and how this aids in the path to recovery. Awareness of how peer-based policies and approaches to recovery can be used to treat addiction, and how policy-level interventions can be used to address substance misuse in populations. Insight into biological and psychological approaches to recovery. Unlimited access to edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.
