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Drug, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction 1 credit

Groundbreaking discoveries about the brain have revolutionized our understanding of compulsive drug use, enabling us to respond effectively to the problem. As a result of scientific research, we know that...  Read More

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Emotion Dysregulation and Adult ADHD 1 credit

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder, with an onset in childhood, that accompanies the person throughout their life, with prevalence between 3 and 5% in adults. Recent...  Read More

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Ethical Aspects of Mental Health Care for Lesbian, Gay, Bi-, Pan-, Asexual, and Transgender People: A Case Based Approach 1 credit

This course's article is a review of the applications of ethical principles to behavioral health treatment with LGBTQ+ clients. Case studies of presenting issues of each client and relevant ethical...  Read More

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The Neuroscience of Addiction - With Marc Lewis 1 credit

This webinar discusses how the brain disease model came into being and proposes an alternate theory of addiction. In this riveting and provocative talk, neuroscientist and former addict Marc Lewis...  Read More

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Drug Addiction: From Neuroscience to Ethics 1 credit

Using the opioid epidemic, the authors argue the importance for considering both conscious and unconscious processes in understanding the ethical framework of addiction. The authors hypothesize that in addition to...  Read More

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Spirituality, Diversity, and Ethical Decision-Making: The Inclusive Wesleyan Quadrilateral Discernment Model 1 credit

According to the authors, several current methods of ethical decision-making lack inclusivity in their models. The authors propose an alternative method of ethical decision-making that includes several components of diversity—particularly...  Read More

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Digital Mental Health for Young People: A Scoping Review of Ethical Promises and Challenges 1 credit

Researchers are attending to the behavioral health of young people and are wanting young people to have more access to behavioral health services. Digital applications/resources may provide some viable behavioral...  Read More

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Group Therapy for Substance Use Disorders-A Survey of Clinician Practices 1 credit

This course is a study of the modalities and modes of treatment in clinical practice for substance use disorder treatment and whether they are evidence-based or treatment as usual. This...  Read More

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Individual Versus Group Female-Specific Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Alcohol Use Disorder 1 credit

This course examines female specific Cognitive Behavior Therapy in individuals and groups of women seeking treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). Female specific therapy was more effective than standard treatment...  Read More

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Trajectories of Prescription Opioid Dose and Risk of Opioid-related Adverse Events Among Older Medicare Beneficiaries in the United States: A Nested Case–control Study 1 credit

This study aims to compare trajectories of prescribed opioid doses in six months preceding an incident of opioid related adverse events (ORAE), for cases and for a matched control group...  Read More

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Rethinking Unhealthy Alcohol Use in the United States: A Structured Review 1 credit

This course provides a comprehensive examination of alcohol consumption patterns and their impact on public health in the U.S. Through a structured review of existing literature, the article explores various...  Read More

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The Impact of Pharmacotherapy of Childhood-Onset Psychiatric Disorders on the Development of Substance Use Disorders 1 credit

This intermediate and above level course is tailored for counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, and social workers seeking to enhance their expertise. Participants at the intermediate and above levels...  Read More

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CBT Supervision Behind Closed Doors: Supervisor and Supervisee Reflections on Their Experiences and Use of Clinical Supervision 1 credit

The authors of this study note that CBT (Cognitive behavioral therapy) supervision has lacked both quality control and empirical evidence to support efficacy. The authors of this study used a...  Read More

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U.S. Military Veterans and the Opioid Overdose Crisis: a Review of Risk Factors and Prevention Efforts 1 credit

This course addresses opioid-related overdose among U.S. military veterans, examining the multifaceted nature of the issue beyond pharmacology and emphasizing tailored interventions that consider physiological, psychological, and socio-structural influences. **This...  Read More

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The Shame Spiral of Addiction 1 credit

Negative Self- Conscious Emotion and Substance Use

This is a research intensive course. The goal of this study is to investigate the bidirectional associations of negative self-conscious emotions and substance use, such as stimulants, alcohol, other substances,...  Read More

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Cumulative Exposure to Traumatic Events and Craving Among Women in Residential Treatment for Substance Use Disorder: 1 credit

The role of emotion dysregulation and mindfulness disposition

This study examined the association between cumulative exposure to traumatic events, emotion dysregulation, and mindfulness disposition on substance use craving in a sample of predominantly Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black women...  Read More

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Advances in Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Interventions Among Racial, Ethnic, and Sexual Minority Populations 1 credit

This course discusses substance abuse treatment and prevention in racial, ethnic minorities, and sexual minority populations, using cultural interventions, computer technology and culturally grounded intervention among those with alcohol use,...  Read More

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After Incarceration: A Guide to Helping Women Reenter the Community 1 credit

Women who are recently released from incarceration face challenges for thriving in communities (e.g. safety, employment, maintaining social support). Several of these challenges are based in cultural and gender factors...  Read More

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A Developmental Model of Addictions:  New 1 credit

Integrating neurobiological and psychodynamic theories through the lens of attachment

The article presents a comprehensive review that seeks to bridge neurobiological and psychodynamic perspectives on addiction, particularly through the lens of attachment theory. The authors discuss how neurobiological changes resulting...  Read More

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Reading-Based Online

Addiction As a Brain Disease Revised:  New 1 credit

why it still matters, and the need for consilience

The article provides an updated perspective on the widely debated view of addiction as a brain disease. The authors, Markus Heilig and colleagues, address the criticisms that have emerged against...  Read More

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