Addiction Courses and Certifications

Addiction as Coping Mechanism - The Tug-of-War Within

Explore addiction through an addict's perspective, understand societal dehumanization, and learn empathetic approaches to support those struggling with substance abuse.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Breakthroughs in Brain Disease - Innovative Treatments for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Depression and Addiction

Discover cutting-edge research on brain diseases including ultrasound drug delivery, electrical activity reengineering, and anti-inflammatory molecules for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, depression, and addiction.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

TheIRETAchannel

How the Americans with Disabilities Act Applies to Addiction and Recovery

Explore how the ADA protects rights of individuals with addiction and in recovery, using scenarios to illustrate its application to various substance use disorders.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Changing Our Perspective on Addiction

Explore a new perspective on addiction through Clare Kenny's personal journey and expertise in workplace wellbeing, challenging societal views and promoting healthier environments for recovery.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

WVCTSI Project ECHO

Trauma and Addiction

Explore the complex relationship between trauma and addiction through expert clinical insights and evidence-based treatment approaches.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Focus on Opioid Use Disorder and Treatment: The Genetics of Addiction-How Discovery Is Informing the Path Forward for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment, Intervention, and Prevention

Explore groundbreaking research on addiction genetics, driving new standards in opioid use disorder treatment, intervention, and prevention. Learn how Penn Medicine tackles this complex public health crisis.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

The Opioid Epidemic: America's Deadly Addiction

4 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Follow one of the top cognitive neuroscientists to discover how opioids affect our brains and how they have contributed to an alarming crisis of overuse and even death in this country.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Nursing Grand Rounds Nicotine Addiction 101: What is it and why is it important to you?

Explore nicotine addiction mechanisms, prevention strategies, and treatment options. Learn to identify and assist patients, with resources for nurses and healthcare providers.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Stanford Seminar - Computers, Programming, Addiction, False News, Alternative Facts

1 rating

Explore the impact of the Internet on cognition, behavior, and society. Discusses addiction, false information, and changing social interactions in the digital age.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Pain Management: Easing Pain in Palliative Care

193 ratings at Coursera

Develop a systems approach for assessing and managing pain in palliative care, covering assessment basics, integrative therapies, and pharmacological strategies including opioids and non-opioids.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Doctors and the Opioid Addiction Crisis

Explore the role of physicians in the opioid crisis, its origins in prescription drugs, and potential solutions with Stanford's chief of addiction medicine.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

TED

The Harm Reduction Model of Drug Addiction Treatment

1 rating

Public health expert Mark Tyndall explores harm-reduction strategies like safe-injection sites as effective approaches to address the drug overdose crisis, challenging traditional law enforcement methods.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

What the Columbine Shooting Taught Me About Pain and Addiction

A Columbine survivor shares insights on trauma, addiction, and the opioid crisis, exploring how pain management practices contribute to addiction and suggesting alternative approaches for healing and growth.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

How to Sidestep Addiction and Save a Billion Lives

Innovative approach to phasing out cigarette sales while protecting current smokers, aiming to save future generations from addiction and premature death. Dr. Green advocates for policy change based on decades of scientific evidence.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

TED

The Past, Present and Future of Nicotine Addiction

Explore the history and impact of nicotine addiction, its devastating health consequences, and potential policy changes to prevent future addictions in this eye-opening talk by health policy expert Mitch Zeller.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk