This 50-hour module provides a thorough study of the physiological and pharmacological effects of psychoactive substances on the human body and brain. Students explore behavioral and social ramifications of substance use, disease models of addiction, significant gender differences in substance metabolism, and the neurobiology underlying addiction. The course equips future counselors with the scientific foundation needed to understand how drugs work, why addiction develops, and how medications can support recovery.
This module is included in the full 635-hour SUD Counseling Studies certificate program. It is not available for individual purchase. Enroll in the complete program to access all modules and prepare for your IC&RC certification exam.