The Problem of Addiction: Prevention and Treatment Approaches
Target : Educational staff and executives of social institutions
The instructor : Dr. Abdelmajid Al Sheikh Belhaj
Hourly volume : 4 hours
Study format : One-day in-person study session
This course aims to:
- Understand the physiological basis of healthy habits and their relationship to the reward and pleasure centers in the brain.
- Understand the chemical disturbances in the brain caused by various types of addictions and the subtle differences between them.
- Highlight the relationship between addiction and life failure.
- Recognize the destructive negative effects of drugs on individuals, families, and social stability.
- Explore various protective and risk factors that may lead individuals towards abusing drugs.
- Gain knowledge of the most common types of drugs, their common names, and their various effects.
- Familiarize with the foundations and stages of drug addiction treatment to assist those in need.
- Gain insight into the role of education in prevention and intervention, and recognize the indirect educational impact on addressing long-term psychological and academic consequences, such as bullying, academic failure, aggressive behaviors, etc.
Note: Participants who meet specific attendance and commitment criteria are awarded a certificate of completion.