I am taking my last education course needed before taking a licensure exam. It is Physiological Actions of Alcohol and Other Drugs and there has been a huge emphasis on neurobiology, the affect of drugs on neurotransmitters and the implications for treatment and relapse prevention. If this is not the standard in addiction education, I would…[Read more]
/the 2011 ASAM definition of Addiction is very explicit. As quoted below
“Short Definition of Addiction:
Addiction is a primary, chronic disease of brain reward, motivation, memory and related circuitry. Dysfunction in these circuits leads to characteristic biological, psychological, social and spiritual manifestations. This is reflected in an…[Read more]
NIDA is a great resource for the latest research on the interaction of drugs and brain chemistry
NIDAs great for this kind of informatioon
I am slightly discouraged that there are many in the field who do not accept the science of addiction. The ASAM definition is spot on, NIDA has done incredible research into the impact of drugs in the brain and still…there are those who cannot or will not accept the science of the day. these are people working in treatment centers and agencies…[Read more]
I sympathise with what you say Michael. However, brain chemistry is rarely taught within the drug field unless its around methadone. In fact, neurology is rarely taught to medical students in general. i think this is the most controversial thing.
I am taking my last education course needed before taking a licensure exam. It is Physiological Actions of Alcohol and Other Drugs and there has been a huge emphasis on neurobiology, the affect of drugs on neurotransmitters and the implications for treatment and relapse prevention. If this is not the standard in addiction education, I would…[Read more]
