Pharmacology & Neurobiology
- This course is also available as part of the unlimited CEU membership which includes access to all of our on-demand CEU courses and our weekly live webinars. https://www.allceus.com/member/signup/index/c/mgUwR3Vf$15.00 for 7 days
Objectives:
- Learn the difference between CBD and THC
- Identify the research-based uses for CBD
- Explore the impact of CBD on mood
- Identify ways to support the endocannabinoid system and increase activation of CB1 & 2 receptors without the use of marijuana/cannabis
$6.00 for 90 days- Objectives
- Enhance viewers’ understanding of current trends as well as the negative behaviors that promote excessive alcohol and illicit drug use.
- Develop an understanding of the recovery culture and how it reflects the courage, positive language, shared values and behaviors that surround individuals striving to overcome substance use disorders.
$6.00 for 90 days Objectives
- Learn about serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine, GABA, glutamate, and their functions and influence on behavior
- Identify the impact of neurochemical imbalances
- Learn about common neurobiological changes in human development.
$6.00 for 90 daysObjectives:
- Explain (basically) polyvagal theory
- Explain how the vagus nerve is involved in emotions
- Explore the role of the vagus nerve in the HPA-Axis Response to stress
- Describe why it is important to assist people in managing their physiological reactions to stress in addition to their cognitions.
$6.00 for 90 daysObjectives:
- Identify the types of prevention
- Learn the steps in prevention
- Understand why people use opioids
- Explore the connection between pain and mood disorders
- Identify 5 prevention strategies
- Learn about breakthrough non-invasive adjunct therapies to reduce opioid withdrawal symptoms in adults and neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome in infants.
Free for 90 days- Objectives
- Explain why pain management matters.
- Name various treatment team members.
- List drug and non-drug treatment options.
- Learn the three classes of analgesics.
- Name goals of pain therapy.
- Develop skills for communicating with a medical practitioner about pain.
- Describe pain using numerical, verbal and visual scales.
- Discuss concerns for use of opioid medication for pain treatment.
- Discuss and describe the "Opioid Contract".
- List the five classes of Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
- Identify prevalence of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the U.S.
- Compare and contrast Injection and Infusion therapies.
- Identify benefits and drawbacks of various treatments.
- Learn four stress management techniques.
- Classify methods of pain management that can be completed by the client on their own.
- Learn about promising new treatment options.
$24.00 for 90 days Objectives
- Define neurotransmitters and what role they may play in drug use and mental illness
- Identify common drugs of abuse, signs of intoxication & withdrawal
- Develop a protocol for patient evaluation
- Identify resources to research medications and drugs patients may be taking
- Hypothesize reasons for possible accidental overdose
$12.00 for 90 daysObjectives:
- Explore the impact of alcohol on the body and brain including inflammation, brain damage and neurotransmitter/mood alterations
- The impact of alcohol on the microbiome
- How alcohol use can lead to dependency
$9.00 for 90 days- Objectives
- Review the function of the most common neurotransmitters (Dopamine, Serotonin, GABA, Glutamate, Norepinephrine, Acetylcholine)
- Explore how different drugs interact with brain chemistry to produce the reward
- Learn how the brain's natural protective mechanisms actually cause withdrawal symptoms, and what that means
- Identify mental health issues associated with imbalances between these neurochemicals
- Examine ways to deal with chemical imbalances
$6.00 for 90 days