Breaking the Cycle: Science, Evidence-Based Treatment, & the Power of HOPE

Learning objectives:

• 1) Understanding the core neurobiological mechanisms of addiction, including the mesolimbic dopamine reward pathway, neuroadaptation, and the transition from voluntary use to compulsive substance-seeking behavior.
• 2) Identify key biopsychosocial risk factors that increase an individual’s vulnerability to developing a substance use disorder and explain why certain persons are more susceptible to specific substances.
• 3) Summarize current evidence-based treatment modalities for substance use disorders, including brief descriptions of psychosocial interventions and pharmacologic options such as Medic*tion-assisted treatment (MAT).
• 4) The Role of Medic*tion-assisted treatment (MAT) agents in managing withdrawal, craving, and relapse prevention.

5) Recognize the critical importance of hope, resilience, and perseverance in achieving sustained recovery

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

6601 Central Florida Pkwy, 6601 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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