Addiction Courses and Certifications

Understanding Addiction

Explore the science of addiction and the strategies to provide better care and minimise harm to the community and individuals.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Microcredential

Addiction Medicine: An Introduction

Explore evidence-based addiction treatment, neurobiology of substance use disorders, and strategies to reduce stigma, enhancing patient care and understanding of addiction medicine.

• FutureLearn
• 6 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Addiction, Reinvention, and Finding Ultra

Addiction, Reinvention, and Finding Ultra with Rich Roll, Chase Jarvis

• CreativeLive
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)

A Survey of Substance Use Disorder

Learn evidence-based treatment techniques to help improve addiction medicine and the quality of care for patients.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)

The Neurobiology of Addiction

Learn how to better help your patients with a substance use disorder by understanding how addiction affects the brain.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)

The Neurobiology of Addiction

Learn how to better help your patients with a substance use disorder by understanding how addiction affects the brain.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)

A Survey of Substance Use Disorder

Learn evidence-based treatment techniques to help improve addiction medicine and the quality of care for patients.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)

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.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

AAAS Annual Meeting

The Neuroscience of Addiction - Policy Considerations

Explore the intersection of neuroscience and addiction, examining policy implications and potential interventions based on scientific understanding of addictive behaviors.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

From Smartphones to Smoking: What Neuroscience Reveals About How We Get Hooked

Explore the science behind addictive behaviors and learn effective strategies for breaking harmful habits, based on insights from neuroscience and mindfulness research.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Wondrium

The Opioid Crisis: Understanding America's Deadly Addiction with Professor Thad Polk

Explore the opioid crisis in America, its causes, and potential solutions. Learn about the brain's response to drugs, addiction mechanisms, and strategies for helping those affected by substance abuse.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

The Neuroscience of Addiction - With Marc Lewis

Neuroscientist Marc Lewis challenges the disease model of addiction, proposing a developmental approach. He explores brain changes, behavioral patterns, and effective treatment strategies for overcoming addiction.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

The Neuroscience of Addiction

Neuroscientist Marc Lewis challenges the disease model of addiction, offering a developmental perspective and exploring neuroplasticity as a path to recovery.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TheIRETAchannel

Progressing Forward in Relapse Prevention: Dealing with Stigma

Explore strategies for managing relapse prevention and addressing stigma in substance use disorder treatment, focusing on both patients and healthcare professionals in recovery.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

WVCTSI Project ECHO

LGBTQIA2+ and Substance Use

Explore the intersection of LGBTQIA2+ identities and substance use, gaining insights into unique challenges and effective support strategies.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video