Description
This short course describes the “addiction hub” of the brain, the nucleus accumbens. An explanation of this brain region, and how it contributes to the development and maintenance of addiction, is provided.Objectives:a. Name the “addiction hub” of the brain. b. State the role of the ventral tegmental area in addiction.Instructional Level: IntermediateInstructor(s): Jennifer Sweeton, PsyD, MS, MAMaterial Author(s): Jennifer Sweeton, PsyD, MS, MAFor additional information about this course, the instructors, or the material authors, please contact Content Assistance at content@onlinececredits.com. Course Content :https://youtu.be/hagWNpz07tQAddiction-slides