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Member
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June 27, 2024
All of the info was excellent.
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Member
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June 23, 2024
It gives the baseline for getting to know about addiction. There is so much information to learn but this gives good basic knowledge.
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Member
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June 7, 2024
Very informative.
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Member
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June 5, 2024
The test questions made me laugh a little ...cute.
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Member
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May 7, 2024
Relevant to the times.
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jodi
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April 25, 2024
Good explanations.
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Caroline
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April 17, 2024
Excellent overview of the evidence about brain differences and dopamine deficiencies of individuals genetically predisposed to addiction. Great information to decrease misinformation and preconceptions about addiction. I also appreciated the emphasis on spiritual engagement as a pillar of recovery (many paths to chose from) which is very compatible with the COPM centering of spirituality.
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Sue
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March 24, 2024
I know there are a lot of theories about what causes addiction. I am glad emphasis was made on the concept that it is a biological pre-determination.
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Member
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February 17, 2024
The instructor's explanations and illustrations helped me to understand the biological component to addiction better.
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Member
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February 15, 2024
Helping humanize and consider the background of the behaviors you see with clients with addiction
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Laura
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January 22, 2024
The course did an excellent job explaining addiction and reasons for the continued behaviors in spite of negative impact on the addict's life.
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Member
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January 20, 2024
Thx course is an optimal intro course to understanding addiction.
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Winter
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January 18, 2024
Very educational. Learned a lot about the neurobiology of addiction and the basis for treatment.
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Sheila
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November 29, 2023
My father-in-law (deceased), husband: drugs, two brother-in-laws are all alcoholics.
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Jacob
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November 13, 2023
It was interesting to hear the latest research regarding addiction and treatment.
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Jenny
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October 27, 2023
Clear explanations of neurobiology and addiction pathways
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Member
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October 18, 2023
Good information on neurobiology of addiction
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Member
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September 12, 2023
Interesting content
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Member
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August 16, 2023
easy to read and understand
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Member
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June 15, 2023
I loved the examples given to help understand how the brain works and the effect of the addiction. Also it was interesting to learn about predisposition.
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Member
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June 4, 2023
I good to see that more research is shedding light on the complexities of addiction. It's not a choice, like some people feel. I know this from personal experience with a close family member. However I am happy to say this person has been 4 years sober and going strong. This course had more information than I anticipated with regard to brain health in addicts vs non addicts.
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Terri
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May 29, 2023
Great presenter. Loved the analogies and stories to help with understanding. Just needed more time.
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Member
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May 9, 2023
Organized and flowed well.
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angela
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February 18, 2023
This course was eye opening to my lackof knowledge of the impact that genetics plays in the addictive brain. It will help greatly in my though process when working with patients who have other diseases or injuries and how I may need to adapt my treatment planThank you for this
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Member
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February 3, 2023
One of the best and most informative on this subject.
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Amy
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January 12, 2023
The best, most informative course I have taken so far!
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Charles
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December 15, 2022
Good class
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Daniel
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September 29, 2022
I liked how she used the example of the deer and wolves and the flowers. Really made the points relatable
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Gabrielle
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July 25, 2022
good explanation of neurobiology
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Lauren
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July 17, 2022
I really enjoyed the speaker and the content. I would love more indepth treatment strategies and examples tailored to this topic in a second course.
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Cheryl
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July 3, 2022
Information based on scientific research, 12 Steps, medical, psychological and spiritual levels
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Gennifer
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May 30, 2022
Everything was broken down in understandable concepts with relatable examples.
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Linda
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May 24, 2022
The speaker was very clear with good accompanying slides and spot on examples.
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Sharon
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May 16, 2022
Very thorough, helpful, informative!
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Jacqueline
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May 9, 2022
Clear and concise explanation of brain function on drugs with examples and diagrams that made clear what SUD is: a primary chronic brain disorder which will be very helpful in terms of discussing topic with others.
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Hannah
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March 27, 2022
advanced physiology/anatomy as it relates to the brain in addictive was a good challenge.
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Member
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March 8, 2022
It was slightly hard to follow I just felt like placement of some areas could have flowed better but overall it was extremely interesting and more in depth than what we receive in school for education on this topic
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Victoria
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March 3, 2022
The presenter was measured and thoughtful. Was able to bring neurology home with understandable examples.
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Cassie
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March 1, 2022
Excellent research.
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Member
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February 19, 2022
Very eye opening, I get it now. The STOP mechanism is not there, and it is more involved than that.
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Ellen
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January 25, 2022
She is funny and I enjoyed her casual yet knowledgeable style. I learned a lot. I wish the presentation was 2 hours though.
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Bailey
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January 19, 2022
I work in PHP outpatient addiction and mental health for adults. This information is very useful for my practice, thank you!
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Member
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January 2, 2022
The information was useful but was not backed up by statistics or studies as presented. The information was difficult to follow in the way the presenter presented it. There seemed to be a lot of generalizations.
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Teresa
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December 31, 2021
The knowledge and career experience of the facilitator.
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Member
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November 14, 2021
The instructor was very knowledgeable on the topic and provide various things for us to consider in regards to addiction and neurological components of addiction.
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Kelly
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October 19, 2021
The explanation of neurobiology was done very well, debunked negative cultural myths-awesome info.
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Jennifer
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August 23, 2021
The information regarding addiction was presented in a very understandable manner by the instructor. She is very well versed on this topic and communicated the points very well.
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Sherri
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July 26, 2021
Good biological review
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Cathy
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July 1, 2021
Well explained biological perspective
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Katie
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June 29, 2021
I enjoyed the format it was presented in, I am an auditory learner. I enjoyed the Q and A at the end
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Member
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May 29, 2021
informative
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Deanna
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May 19, 2021
As a recovering alcoholic and practicing COTA, I found this information to be extremely valuable - both personally and professionally. I would love to see more on this topic and how we as practitioners can apply this knowledge in our treatment of patients. I work in a SNF and have come across many patients who are alcoholics/addicts but I have been reluctant to approach the topic. In addition, there is a gray area when it comes to addressing alcoholism/addiction as a contributing factor to a fall or illness when there is not a specific goal that relates. I would love to see the 'addiction as disease' model normalized/mainstreamed and see more medical professionals and caregivers address the issue with compassion and understanding.
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Lisa
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March 7, 2021
Instructor was thorough and informative. Great material and course! Highly recommend!
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Member
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March 5, 2021
This information was helpful to know, although minimally relevant to standard OT practice in acute or subacute physical settings. I am glad I have a better understanding of addiction for my own personal knowledge but I'm uncertain it will impact my work as an OT in a hospital setting
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Terri
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March 2, 2021
Great information!
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Scott
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February 23, 2021
I did not believe this question which dismissed environment and used the twin model discounting that the psychological effects effects of being orphaned or separated at birth would factor in. Addiction is an an acquired disease with the drug being used as coping device for pain physical, mental, spiritual, etc.. Factors vary from person to person and it sounds like the author doesn't have any personal experience. 4. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT: A. Children of alcoholics are 3 to 4 times more likely to be alcoholic than the general population B. The environment a child is raised in determines their propensity for addiction C. Biological children of alcoholics have a much higher risk of alcoholism regardless of who parents them D. Twins separated at birth had the same results by age 30 as children raised in birth families
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Member
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February 8, 2021
Good course. Would've liked to have seen more time spent on intervention.
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Nakeisha
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February 1, 2021
The information was very informative! My husband has several sober living homes, and is in active recovery this course gave me alot of insight to why he does what he does
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Member
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January 16, 2021
Nicely laid out information
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Member
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January 13, 2021
thorough
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Luciano
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January 6, 2021
Detailed, interesting and important information which can be used to inform OT approach
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Member
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January 4, 2021
Very complex in content but easy to read
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Member
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January 1, 2021
Explained multiple factors that need to be considered
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Jane
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December 16, 2020
Great to hear the science behind addiction.
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Cathy
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November 11, 2020
Good information
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Member
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September 27, 2020
Loved learning more about OT Scope of practice outside of my own specialties. This was a great reminder of how the OT skill set can impact so many people with a wide spectrum of needs/goals.
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Sara
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September 14, 2020
It gives a clear, unbiased, scientific understanding to addiction.
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Letha M.
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September 5, 2020
The flower graphic / analogy was a great learning tool
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Lauren
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September 4, 2020
clear delivery of concepts
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Tess
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September 4, 2020
More images of the brain.
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Member
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August 20, 2020
This was a really great explanation of addiction and how to approach this devastating illness.
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Brandon
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August 19, 2020
Clear, simple
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Member
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August 9, 2020
The instructor’s knowledge and passion about the topic
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Debra
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August 5, 2020
Provided a thorough and informative review of addiction processes.
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James
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July 23, 2020
I think the data surrounding addiction was significant; addiction is not a choice and yet many people continue to believe it is. People lose their jobs, families, rights...do people with diabetes lose those things? Do people with cancer lose those things? I think it could not be stated enough that addiction IS a disease, not a choice. People are also imprisoned for the consequences of their disease if they harm someone under the influence.Parkinson's disease is a disease and yet they are treated with dignity and respect. The same isn't true of people with addiction.
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Robyn
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July 11, 2020
It was helpful to me to have the option of viewing the lesson transcribed rather than a video.
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Lisa
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July 10, 2020
explanation of brain function
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Emeka
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June 28, 2020
The presenter took her time to explain
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MARY
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June 27, 2020
Great handouts and explanations provided
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Member
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June 22, 2020
It focused on the brain 's functioning and was a very clear description of what is happening to an addict.
by
Member
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May 30, 2020
With the opioid crisis it’s very good information for all OTP’s.
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Joy
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May 28, 2020
I learned a lot about the brain function portion, wish more time spent on the recovery and OT intervention portion!
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Ryan
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May 28, 2020
good science but wish it focused more on trauma rather than genetic predisposition
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Member
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May 16, 2020
Seemed disorganized, tangential, and too anecdotal. Presenter rambled on in several places and switched between topics.
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Klarissa
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May 8, 2020
The information was presented clearly.
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Chris
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May 8, 2020
interesting
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Member
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May 2, 2020
New information. Can use for work
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Michelle
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April 29, 2020
I liked the comparisons such as the deer and pack of wolves.
by
Member
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April 28, 2020
Understanding addictive behavior
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Nicholas
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April 18, 2020
Could have benefitted from more focus on interventions.
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Member
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April 16, 2020
already knew this information
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Rebecca
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April 16, 2020
This course was well organized, contained excellent information about neurological predispositions, and answered many of my questions about why the addicted person is so vulnerable biologically.
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Melanie
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April 14, 2020
Instructor knowledge and passion
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Laura
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April 13, 2020
Organized. Just right challenge of current knowledge with interesting examples provided to reinforce concepts.
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Elizabeth
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April 2, 2020
I wish it would have focused more on the implications for treatment and expanded on treatment that is where it would make a difference in everyday practice.
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Alyssa
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March 28, 2020
Great examples and education regarding addiction!
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Member
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March 23, 2020
describing how addiction affects the brain
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Member
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March 20, 2020
Lots of great information but a lot to fit into such a short period of time. Would have liked more detail if time was available.
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Member
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March 14, 2020
The realization that it is genetic and a disease.
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Member
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March 14, 2020
It was thorough and informative, and broke down a complicated process into understandable steps.
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