This is a course about addiction to drugs and other behaviors. It will describe what happens in the brain and how this information helps us deal with and overcome addiction. It will also discuss other topics, such as government policy and our vulnerability to take drugs.
The Addicted Brain
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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There are 8 modules in this course
In this first week, we'll explore drug abuse, types of addictions, and the behaviors associated with them.
What's included
6 videos5 readings1 assignment
In this second week, we'll get a glimpse at why certain drugs are addicting and how they affect different regions of the brain.
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6 videos3 readings1 assignment
In this third week, we'll take a deep dive into the different types of drugs and their individual effects.
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7 videos4 readings1 assignment
In this fourth week, we'll take a look at the drug self-administration model in animals and the implications of these results.
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8 videos3 readings1 assignment
In this fifth week, we'll consider synaptic transmission and how drugs alter it.
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7 videos4 readings1 assignment
In this sixth week, we'll have the chance to consider the concept of vulnerability and the value and effectiveness of treatment.
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8 videos3 readings1 assignment
In this seventh week, we'll explore drug treatment and government drug policies that exist.
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6 videos3 readings1 assignment
In this final week, we'll explore the recent opioid epidemic as well as the topic of medical and recreational marijuana.
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6 videos5 readings1 assignment
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Peking University
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Glasgow
Universidad de los Andes
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JC
4
Reviewed on Sep 3, 2015
Well designed course. I have a couple of close family members who are addicts...pills and gambling. I highly recommend this class. The professor is excellent and I've benefited from his lectures.
JH
4
Reviewed on Oct 7, 2015
A great and informative course. Very clear and interesting! I would have appreciated a bit more if it discussed more tips to help prevent/deal-with drug abuse or addiction. Thank you for the course!
IC
5
Reviewed on Dec 31, 2021
This course covered a lot of fascinating topics such as how drugs affect the brain, why people become addicts, and how we can treat addiction. A very rewarding and fun course!
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