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Learn about the biopsychosocial model of addiction in this comprehensive talk by Dr. James H. Berry, Professor and Chair at West Virginia University School of Medicine. Explore how modern neuroscience research has enhanced our understanding of brain areas involved in addiction while examining why biological factors are just one piece of the puzzle. Discover the critical psychological and social components that contribute to substance use disorders and their treatment. Gain insights into innovative community-based treatment approaches developed in response to the addiction epidemic in Appalachia, including the expansion of life-saving medications for Opioid Use Disorder. Understand how the integration of biological, psychological, and social factors creates a more complete framework for comprehensive recovery and treatment of addiction through the expertise of a leading researcher and practitioner from the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute.
