This course examines the role of dopamine, a key neurotransmitter, in addiction. Learn how dopamine affects the brain's reward system, influencing addictive behaviors and patterns. Understand genetic and environmental impacts on dopamine-related addiction vulnerability. Explore therapeutic approaches targeting dopamine pathways to aid recovery. Gain insights into the science behind addiction, essential for careers in psychology, neuroscience, and addiction therapy.

This course examines the neurobiological foundations of addiction, focusing on key brain regions like the nucleus accumbens and prefrontal cortex. Students will learn about the roles of neurotransmitters, such as dopamine, in addictive behaviors, and explore how genetic, environmental, and social factors contribute to addiction. The course also covers therapeutic interventions targeting brain structures to support recovery. Ideal for students in psychology and neuroscience.

In this course, we’re gonna learn about the different parts of your brain and what their role is in addiction.

I’m this course, together we will learn the limbic systems role in addiction