Session 2: The Clinical Manifestations of the Neurobiology of Addiction
Thursday, March 31, 2022
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM ET
Location: Grand Ballroom East, Second Floor
The purpose of this session is to introduce the neurobiology of substance use disorder, highlighting that this is a chronic illness.
The following topics will be emphasized in this lecture: 1. Reward Pathway 2. Effects of Drugs 3. Impaired Cognition 4. Tolerance and Withdrawal 5. Triggering, Craving and Return to Use
Learning Objectives:
Learners will be able to:
Demonstrate a knowledge of the neurobiological changes that occur during addiction
Describe the biopsychosocial factors that increase risk for the development of addiction
