Etiology and History of Addiction (10 Contact Hours)
- 1 Section
- 12 Lessons
- 2 Quizzes
Course Content
- Course Overview & Introduction
- Module 1: Moral Model and Historical Perspectives
- Module 2: U.S. Drug Policy and Public Health
- Module 3: The Brain Disease Model
- Module 4: Biopsychosocial-Spiritual Integrated Approach
- Module 5: Biological Vulnerabilities and Genetics
- Module 6: Cognitive and Emotional Dysregulation
- Module 7: Systemic Trauma and Childhood Experiences
- Module 8: Social and Environmental Determinants
- Module 9: Active Reinforcement of Sustained Addiction
- Module 10: I-PACE Model and Behavioral Progression
- References
- Post Test
- Program Evaluation
This 10-hour continuing education program equips addiction professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the etiology and history of substance use disorders. Practitioners trace the historical evolution of addiction theories from early moral frameworks through contemporary biopsychosocial-spiritual models, examine the impact of U.S. drug policy on treatment access, and evaluate the genetic, neurobiological, and environmental determinants that drive addictive behaviors. The curriculum concludes with the I-PACE model, providing a practical framework for clinical treatment planning.
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