This is a course about addiction to drugs and other behaviors. It will describe what happens in the brain and how this information helps us deal with and overcome addiction. It will also discuss other topics, such as government policy and our vulnerability to take drugs.
The Addicted Brain
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Alex Genadinik
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University of Minnesota
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LB
Reviewed on Nov 26, 2020
very informative and well constructedHowever, a bit biased towards negative effects of certain drugs without talking about their positive effects that are supported by research as well
FA
Reviewed on Aug 18, 2020
I liked the course very much. And hope more and more people will take it and share the obtained information with others, so we can prevent the society from taking the drugs.
KO
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2023
I found the course very informative . The lectures were very descriptive The subject was broken down To make the context more informative and Understandable. Thank
