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A Modern Understanding of the Addicted Brain

This free, 1-hour CME course outlines the basics the human brain works and how substance use alters normal brain function.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A Modern Understanding of the Addicted Brain

Meets DEA training requirements 

1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

Learning objectives: 

  • Discuss the basic, motivational neurocircuitry activated by substance use.
  • Describe how common triggers interact with motivational circuits to produce drug-seeking behavior.
  • Outline how chronic drug use alters motivational neurocircuitry to perpetuate drug-seeking behavior.

Accreditation and Credit Designation

Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education

MyMichigan Health is accredited by The Michigan State Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. MyMichigan Health designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Dental Education

If additional information is required, please contact the University of Michigan School of Dentistry Office of Continuing Dental Education at 734-763-5070.

The University of Michigan School of Dentistry is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.  ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.  ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual course or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition and ADA.org/CERP.