ER
Jul 23, 2020
One of the best course. Before I took up this course I have negative feelings towards the drugs addicts. But this course completely change my behavior and opinions towards them. Thank you so much.
CP
Apr 1, 2018
I learned a lot from this course that I have been able to use in a ministry capacity. If you are trying to help others with addiction or understand it for yourself, this is the course for you.
By Ibrahim Y
•Aug 13, 2015
this is an amazing course and there is a lot to learn. the course director took his time to explain things for even a layman to understant. Perfect course with perfect lectures. I loved every aspect of it.
By Clémentine P
•Mar 21, 2023
Very complete, rich, clear and interesting. We are all concern by addiction ! Of cours at different level and at different substances but it's very important to understand why and how our brain work.
By Germán E
•Sep 26, 2021
Excelente curso, les felicito por el profesionalismo del Dr. el cual es una eminencia en este tema, muchas gracias.
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By Laimona S
•Mar 14, 2021
This course has really helped me gain thorough knowledge and research direction in this field. Thank you Prof. Michael Kuhar for the wonderful course material and very good examples.
By Andre B
•Jul 24, 2020
Thank you for an inspiring and informative course. The material has taught me much about my life and work and how to make a difference in the world. Most inspiring. Thank you!
By Thomas H
•Jul 29, 2017
very comprehensive insight into brain functions and their impairment through drug use, together with useful hints on how to deal with the phenomenon and how to help those in need
By Angel M P
•Apr 20, 2018
Un excelente curso, muy completo muy didáctico y abordó varios temas con gran prundidad lo recomiendo como herramienta básica parta los que d les interesa el tema de las drogas
By Ian C
•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!
By Sami
•Aug 22, 2016
This is a very well structured, very well explained course. It gives an original insight into the workings of the human mind, and how substances can impact it in various ways.
By Farida A
•Aug 19, 2020
I liked the course very much. And hope more and more people will take it and share the obtained information with others, so we can prevent the society from taking the drugs.
By Greig S
•Mar 23, 2023
Excellent easy to follow and well constructed course for an overview of addiction and the issues at play. Great resources and delivered in nice bite-sized chunks to digest.
By Open C
•Jul 5, 2016
The course taught me a lot about how brain gets addicted, What happens in our body after taking drugs, why the test and screen for drugs designed in particular way, etc.
By Abhishek C
•May 25, 2020
This course was a perfect beginning to understand the basics of how drugs affect the brain and to elicit the interest in knowing more about about these drugs. Thank you
By Heather B
•Jul 20, 2018
This was an extremely interesting course. Dr. Kuhar does a phenomenal job of diving into the mechanisms and complexities of addiction and what happens to the brain.
By Prajwal S S
•Nov 8, 2015
Addiction is not only about smoking and alcohol and drugs, its way way beyond that and thanks to Dr. Michael Kuhar and the Emory university for revealing it to me.
By René F N
•Feb 27, 2020
Very good and general overview of the biological and social issues around addiction. It's the perfect primer or refresher -- depending on your state of knowledge.
By Gina B
•Sep 22, 2015
Excellent course! Professor is enthusiastic about the subject and conveys this to the students. Great course for grappling with the issues created by addiction.
By Paritosh D
•Jun 14, 2020
This was a nice experience. I have learnt many new things .It was interesting and full of information. Thank you Prof. Michael Kuhar for those nice lectures.
By Mailene T
•May 16, 2019
I´m a PsyD student, and I am very grateful for this course. It´s helping me a lot to review all the material and to answer a few doubts. Highly recommended.
By Marco
•Jan 16, 2016
A fun, informative course with a lot of information about various addictions, the science thereof, and their impact on society. Highly recommended to all.
By Michael S M M
•Aug 5, 2020
As a pharmacist all this information was really useful, in fact it was a brief summary about this serious issue our current communities. Thanks Coursera!
By stoyan s
•Apr 29, 2020
One of my Top favourite courses which helped me understand a lot about the mechanisms and factors underlying any addiction.Top course! Strongly recommend
By Ali M
•Oct 11, 2019
This course help me a lot to understand the phenomenon of Addiction. Thank you course era for such a great platform provided to Student. Thank you again.
By Luis L L
•Feb 4, 2020
Very useful for teachers, students, health professionals, drug users and families affected by addictions. Technical, professional and serious approach.
By Gustavo P C J
•Nov 20, 2018
Dr. Kuhar was able to deliver a wide view of the subject in a short course. I had some background on the subject and I still think it was worth taking.