This free training session explores the neuroscience behind addiction, giving you a clear and accessible understanding of how substance use affects the brain and why addiction is a health condition, not a choice.
Understanding the brain science of addiction helps you to engage with people more effectively, challenge stigma, and approach your work with greater empathy and confidence.
By the end of this session you will be able to:
- Explain how the brain’s reward system works
- Describe how different substances affect brain chemistry
- Understand why addiction is a complex health condition
- Use this knowledge to challenge stigma and inform your practice
This session is suitable for anyone working with or supporting people affected by substance use, including health and social care professionals, volunteers, and third sector workers.