Understanding People With Substance Use Disorders and Addictions

Why do some people use alcohol and other drugs, but never develop a substance use disorder? What "causes" addiction? And why do some people cease problematic substance use whereas others do not? The answers to these complicated questions will be explored in this program. This program, presented by Jennifer Read, PhD, and hosted Bruce Liese, PhD, focuses on some of the psychological, biological and environmental factors that have been linked to the development of substance use disorders, and to understand the challenges of living with addiction. Finally, the program discusses the process of recovery and some of the factors that may help facilitate successful resolution of substance misuse.

This product is not included in the APA Unlimited CE program.

• Discuss what is known from the current research about factors that influence the development of substance use disorders.
• Explain some of the common clinical case presentations of individuals struggling with addiction.
• Acquire knowledge regarding the factors involved in the resolution of addictive behavior.

This Continuing Education program is in collaboration with the APA Science, the APA Center for Learning and Career Development, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholismopens in new window and the Society of Addiction Psychology (Division 50 of APA).