Understand the Addicted Brain

Learn how addiction affects reward, motivation, memory, and decision-making.

Look Beyond Willpower

Explore why cravings and compulsive substance use are driven by changes in brain functioning.

Support Recovery with Compassion

Use a brain-based understanding of addiction to reduce stigma and improve the way you respond to those in recovery.

About the course

In this focused 20-minute presentation, Clay introduces the brain science behind addiction. Participants will learn how substance use affects reward, cravings, motivation, and decision-making—and how this knowledge supports a more informed, compassionate view of recovery.

Inner Circle Mental Health

Inner Circle Mental Health values opportunities to partner with local experts and bring practical, specialized education to our team. In this brief presentation, Clay Tangner, LADC-MH(C), NREMT introduces ICMH staff to the neurobiology of addiction and explains how addiction affects the brain, behavior, decision-making, and recovery.

Curriculum

1 Chapter · 1 Lesson

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      The Neurobiology of Addiction: Understanding the Hijacked Brain

Take 20 minutes to better understand the brain science of addiction—and strengthen the way you recognize, respond to, and support recovery.

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