Brain and the Disease of Addiction (BDA-TR) Trainer Bundle

The Brain and the Disease of Addiction (BDA-TR) Train the Trainer

The Brain and the Disease of Addiction Train-the-Trainer Program equips partners with the tools and resources needed to deliver staff and community education within their local areas.

This scalable training model helps organizations meet sustainability goals while reaching multiple sectors—including schools, healthcare, law enforcement, and community-based organizations.

The program is designed for localization, allowing partners to tailor content to the unique needs of their audience and incorporate relevant state and community resources—strengthening engagement and awareness at the local level.

Who This Program is Designed For

This educational program is designed for individuals, professionals, and organizations committed to preventing substance use disorder and addressing the opioid public health crisis.

Whether you're delivering education within your organization or the broader community, this program provides a flexible and impactful solution to build knowledge and drive change.

It is suitable for a wide range of audiences, including—but not limited to:

Community members and families
Schools and Universities
Employers and workplace safety leads
Faith-based groups and civic organizations
Healthcare professionals and support staff
Government agencies, judicial systems, and law enforcement
Pharmacies, treatment providers, and recovery professionals
Nonprofits and social service organizations

What Attendees Will Learn

Education and increased knowledge about substance use disorder lead to more informed and empathetic professionals—improving interactions with individuals and fammilies affected by SUD and enhancing the ability to recognize early signs and risk factors.

Participants will learn about the disease of addiction by looking at how the brain is affected from substances such as drugs and alcohol. The training will review cause and risk factors for developing substance use disorder and how through brain neuroplasticity and treatment and recovery the brain can change / reset.

Discuss how the brain is affected from substances such as drugs and alcohol.
Explain how the disease of addiction develops.
Explain brain neuroplasticity and how through treatment and recovery the brain can change / reset.

Download Overview PDF

The Brain and the Disease of Addiction Education Training.pdf

Program Pricing

Training and Licensing Fee $380*
Group License Available.

About the Annual License:
The renewable annual license provides 12-month access to training materials, technical support, updates, and the online resource center.

15% Multi-Program Discount
15% 6+ Trainers Discount
(discounts cannot be combined)

*Add the printed trainer's kit (optional) for $55/person
Virtual Training Process

The trainer, training process is highly accessible, allowing someone to complete the training online and deliver the program locally in a short amount of time.

To earn trainer designation, individuals complete 2 online self-paced prerequisite courses (approximately 3-4 hours combined) and a 60 minute live virtual training session via Zoom.

New trainers are welcomed weekly through our rolling enrollment process.
Turnkey Program Materials

The trainer program includes a complete set of resources—slide decks, speaker notes, handouts, certificates, evaluation tools, and more.

The materials are comprehensive, flexible, and ready for immediate use, eliminating the need to create content from scratch.

Training materials allow for co-branding and customization by audience, sector, and location—integrating local data and resources for greater relevance and impact.