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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The certification course titled The Addicted Brain offered by Emory University explores the consequences of drug addiction from a scientific viewpoint. The course delves into the psychological, social, neurological, and biological aspects of addiction. Furthermore, it gives in-depth details of the different categories of drugs. The latter part of the course talks about addiction treatment, relapse, recovery and overcoming drug addiction.

The Addicted Brain certification by Coursera contains approximately 21 hours of study material, including video lectures, reading material, and practice assignments. These lessons can be approached by the learner at their own pace. The lessons include a total of 8 modules that explore the different aspects, exposure to drugs, and the social implications of addiction. The modules also explore the possible avenues for treatment and rehabilitation.

The Highlights

Offered by Emory University
21 Hours Long
Online Course
Shareable Certificate
Suitable for Beginners

Programme Offerings

Flexible Time Schedule
video lectures
Reading Material
Subtitles Availability
Coursera Labs

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 2390	yes	Coursera

The Addicted Brain certification fees

The learner can also have full access to the course material by auditing the course without making payment. The audited course will not include graded assignments and the certificate issued by Emory University.

Enrolment Option	Fees
The Addicted Brain (no certificate)	Free
The Addicted Brain (certificate issued by Emory University included)	Rs. 2,390

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

To get the certificate for The Addicted Brain certification course, the learner is required to earn a passing grade in each of the practice assignments and quizzes.

What you will learn

After completing The Addicted Brain certification syllabus, the learner will have knowledge of the following:

Neurobiology of the brain under the effects of addiction.
In-depth understanding of abuse of commonly-used substances such as alcohol, nicotine, stimulants, and the like.
The genetic and environmental factors that play a role in addiction.
The different cognitive and psychological processes involved in the development of addiction.
Treatment and prevention.

Who it is for

Clinical PsychologistPsychiatristCounsellorClinical Research CoordinatorResearcher

After completion of The Addicted Brain training, learners can pursue a career in the fields of addiction and mental health, addiction counselling, recovery, and addiction-related research. Following are the career options that the learner can choose:

Admission Details

To enrol for The Addicted Brain classes, the learners need to follow these steps:

Step 1. Sign up to the official website of Coursera: https://www.coursera.org/.

Step 2. Find the application form on the official webpage of the course (https://www.coursera.org/learn/addiction-and-the-brain).

Step 3. Make the payment or submit a request for financial aid as per your financial capacity.

Step 4. Once the application is completed, the learner will have full access to The Addicted Brain online course.

Application Details

The application form that needs to be filled up to access The Addicted Brain classes asks for the learner’s primary information such as name, age, location, and email address. In case the learner applies for financial aid or scholarship, he/she will need to provide his/her employment status and financial details.