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An Introduction to The Role of Medication in Substance Use Treatment This free online course helps addiction treatment counselors understand the brain mechanisms involved in substance use dependence, and how medications can be part of a comprehensive treatment program that helps patients regain control over their lives.
Main Presentation, Part 1
 An explanation of the physical, social and psychological environment that contributes to alcohol and drug misuse, focusing on brain chemistry and treating biological disorders with medication, followed by a series of video vignettes that address the concerns of patients to the possible courses of treatment.
Main Presentation, Part 2
 Part 2 focuses on the primary roles of medication in addiction treatment, examining in some detail medications that are used in detoxification, maintenance, and stabilization of disorders. The presentation concludes with a video discussion with clients about the use of medications in treatment.
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 Join Together/The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University is a NAADAC (The Association of Addiction Professionals) Approved Education Provider (# 454). This program has been designated for a maximum of 2.0 CEUs (1.0 CEU for each half of the main presentation). 
About the Author
Eric Devine, Ph.D. is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Boston University School of Medicine. Primarily he works at the Clinical Studies Unit at Boston University on clinical trails evaluating the effectiveness of new medications for the treatment of alcohol and drug abuse. He is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) and he provides workshops, seminars, and coursework in addiction counseling.
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