Substance Use Disorders & The Brain

Welcome to Substance Use Disorders & The Brain!

Substance Use Disorder is a condition in which people use a substance despite harmful consequences. This course aims to educate the learner about the brain, substance use disorders (SUD) and how they affect the American Indian population.

This course includes 6 lessons:

  • The Brain
  • What is Addiction?
  • Substance Use Disorders and the Brain
  • The Effects of COVID-19 on Substance Abuse Disorders
  • Identifying and Treating Substance Abuse Disorders
  • Appendix of Resources