Addiction Medicine: An Introduction

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Addiction Medicine: An Introduction provided by FutureLearn is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 6 weeks long, 4 hours worth of material. Addiction Medicine: An Introduction is taught by Dr. Angela Colistra, Ph.D., LPC, CAADC, CCS and Dr. Cara Anne Poland, MD, MEd, FACP, DFASAMA. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from FutureLearn. The course is taught in Englishand is Paid Course. Visit the course page at FutureLearn for detailed price information.

Overview
  • Overcome the treatment barriers for patients with a substance use disorder

    An introduction to the science, neurobiology, and stigma surrounding addiction.

Syllabus
  • Courses under this program:
    Course 1: A Survey of Substance Use Disorder
    -Learn evidence-based treatment techniques to help improve addiction medicine and the quality of care for patients.

    Course 2: The Neurobiology of Addiction
    -Learn how to better help your patients with a substance use disorder by understanding how addiction affects the brain.

    Course 3: Understanding the Impact of Stigma on Addiction Treatment
    -Explore how to reduce stigma, a significant barrier to treating patients with addiction, to improve your quality of care.