Understanding the Psychology and Neuroscience of Addiction

Understanding the Psychology and Neuroscience of Addiction, available at $44.99, has an average rating of 4.71, with 26 lectures, based on 23 reviews, and has 1905 subscribers.

You will learn about 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 This course is ideal for individuals who are Beginner to advanced learner that has a desire to learn about the science of addiction and evidence-based strategies It is particularly useful for Beginner to advanced learner that has a desire to learn about the science of addiction and evidence-based strategies.

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Summary

Title: Understanding the Psychology and Neuroscience of Addiction

Price: $44.99

Average Rating: 4.71

Number of Lectures: 26

Number of Published Lectures: 26

Number of Curriculum Items: 26

Number of Published Curriculum Objects: 26

Original Price: $19.99

Quality Status: approved

Status: Live

What You Will 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

Who Should Attend

Beginner to advanced learner that has a desire to learn about the science of addiction and evidence-based strategies

Target Audiences

Beginner to advanced learner that has a desire to learn about the science of addiction and evidence-based strategies

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.

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Gain Insight into the Science of Addiction

Lecture 1: My Story

Lecture 2: Understanding Perceptions

Lecture 3: Understanding the battle between the Limbic System and the Prefrontal Cortex

Lecture 4: A Primer for Addiction

Lecture 5: It isn't you

Chapter 2: How Learning and Memory are Affected by Addiction

Lecture 1: Addiction is a type of learning

Lecture 2: "Memory Affliction"

Lecture 3: Anticipation, Unexpectedness and Novelty

Chapter 3: How the Brain Changes with Addiction

Lecture 1: Correct Understanding

Lecture 2: How the Brain can Change

Lecture 3: Importance of Mindfulness

Chapter 4: Common Misperceptions and Myths that Can cause Harm

Lecture 1: Misperception # 1: You Are Alone

Lecture 2: Misperception #2: You Lack Willpower

Lecture 3: Misperception #3: You're Lazy

Lecture 4: Misperception #3: Acute Methods are Effective

Lecture 5: Misperception #5: You Need to be Broken

Lecture 6: Misperception #6: You Made no Progress

Lecture 7: Misperception #7: "Once an Addict, Always an Addict"

Chapter 5: How Different Drugs of Choice can Impact the Brain and Body

Lecture 1: Behavioral Addiction or Substance Addiction

Lecture 2: Why Do You (or those you love) Use?

Lecture 3: Food Addiction

Lecture 4: Pornography Addiction

Lecture 5: Internet Addiction

Lecture 6: Behavioral Addictions

Chapter 6: Outside Influences and Causes of Addiction

Lecture 1: Genetic Predisposition

Lecture 2: Overprotective Parenting?

Instructors

Aaron Roberts
M. S. Rehabilitation Counselor, University Professor

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