Neuroscience of Addiction & Recovery

Course Overview

Addiction isn’t a moral failing — it’s a brain disorder. This course explains what happens in the brain.

What You’ll Learn

• The Addiction Cycle — binge, withdrawal, craving
• Dopamine Deep Dive — hijacked reward system
• Neuroadaptation — tolerance and sensitization
• Behavioral Addictions — gambling, gaming, social media
• Recovery Neuroscience — how the brain heals