About the Course

Substance Use Disorders are a major public health concern in the United States. An estimated 48 million Americans 12 years of age or older are affected by this treatable, chronic medical disease. Approximately 21 million are in recovery and another 27 million in active addiction. While this medical illness affects many, substance use disorder is often misunderstood, often viewed as a moral failing or a cause of poor willpower.

Participants will learn about the disease of addiction by looking at how the brain is affected from substances such as drugs and alcohol. The course 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.

CE Accreditation Statement

Purdue University Continuing Nursing Education is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

This activity is approved for 2.0 contact hours.

DEA MATE Act: Provides 2.0 of the 8.0 credit hours required.

Release Date: 11/25/2019
Expiration Date: 04/18/2027

Welcome

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Enhance Professional Knowledge and Effectiveness

92% of people strongly agree/agree...
"The course information has enhanced my professional knowledge and effectiveness in my interaction with individuals affected."

Trusted SUD Education

Trusted by clinicians, professionals, and partners in all 50 U.S. states, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, U.S. Navy, NIH National Institute of Drug Abuse, Health Departments, Schools, Colleges and Universities, and more.

Evidence Informed

Evidence-informed learning design drawn from cognitive psychology research, a broad-based theory that analyzes the process of taking in new information. Applies Bloom’s taxonomy of educational objectives.

Video-Based On-Demand Courses

ACCME and ANCC accredited video-based on-demand courses. Take online courses from anywhere, completing when it is convenient for you.

CE Credit and Certificate

Obtain the CME/CE hours required for licensed professionals and DEA MATE Act. Certificates and CE credit available upon successful course completion.

Highly Recommended

87% of people strongly agree/agree... "Would recommend this course to a friend or colleague."

What people are saying

Prior to taking this course, I was not aware of the physiologic changes in the brain leading to addiction. I had no idea that using substances during the teenage yielded a higher chance of developing a substance use disorder. Additionally, the fact that the brain is basically rewired to place drugs at the top of the survival hierarchy within the brain.

20-Credit Certificate Student - Pharmacist

Learning about the cycle of addiction and stages was eye opening. With an understanding that setbacks are an expected part of the process toward recovery, therefore working with the client on their recovery plan is as important as the treatment plan.

20-Credit Certificate Student - Pharmacist

In the past when I thought about stigma and addiction, I typically thought about how another person (family member, neighbor) stigmatize someone with this disease. I now have a better understanding of how stigma from other areas of one's life (medical communities, law enforcement, etc.) affects someone with this disease and creates a barrier for recovery.

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This was a very eye opening course as to how childhood trauma not only affects our behavior but our health outcomes and chronic conditions directly. This is a true public health threat that needs to be addressed with education and concern placed on early intervention.

20-Credit Certificate Student - Pharmacist

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Pricing. Training Process. Program Materials.

Program Pricing

  • Program Training and Licensing Fees $380-395*

  • The renewable annual license provides 12-month access to a program's 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 $55-65/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 for each program, 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.

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Turnkey Program Materials

  • Each 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.

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