Explore the physiological and pharmacological properties involved in detoxification and withdrawal. Explore the addicted brain. Learn how relapse occurs to Pavlovian Classically Conditioned external and internal drug cues. Understand the stages of recovery and relapse. Recognize the signs and symptoms of heroin and opiate drug use.
Treatment Learn effective ways of working with people addicted to opiates and heroin.
Learn effective techniques to prevent relapse. Understand current medications that are effective in the treatment of detoxification and relapse prevention. Utilize the techniques involved in exposure and desensitization. Learn ways of helping family and friends into treatment. Render cravings helpless in minutes.