From a neurobiological perspective, addiction is the hijacking of the pleasure-reward pathways of the brain and a weakening of its executive function. In 2022, the fundamental model has been expanded to include newer concepts such as motivational circuitry and...
This course will review the current research on the intersection of substance use and mental health, starting with a review of research on the neurobiology of substance use disorder, followed by substance specific trainings and a look at specific case examples. The...
Working with methamphetamine users can be confusing for persons who are accustomed to working with other drugs. While many issues are the same, some attributes are unique to a methamphetamine user with moderate to severe SUD. They tend to display different behaviors...
Learn how to maximize the use of evidence-based practices for the treatment of stimulant use disorder. In this one hour course, Dr. Rawson will address strategies for treatment of stimulant use disorder and review the evidence for integrating multiple approaches:...
