Course Description
This intermediate level 4 CE home course for mental health and healthcare specialists discusses the effects of illicit and prescription drug use on the brain. This course is designed to help providers understand the reasons and risk factors behind why adolescents and adults choose to take drugs. With more knowledge, effective research-based programs and evidence-based interventions can be implemented to prevent or reduce drug abuse over time. Additionally, the course dives deeper into how addiction often correlates with other medical issues and how it can harm not only the person with the addiction but can create serious health problems for others.
Learning Objectives
Describe what drug addiction is and what risk factors may lead to it.
Discuss research-based programs that can help prevent drug addiction.
Discuss how drug abuse affects the brain.
Discuss the impact drug addiction has on the person with the addiction and others around them.
Understand treatment options for those addicted to drugs.
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIH)
Course Certificate
(75% of quiz marks)
