Courses from InterAct Lifeline
Who Will Benefit?
If you or a loved one are experiencing issues from substance misuse or if you've heard about addiction, but are not really sure what all that means, this is the course for you. Using a combination of on-demand videos, resources and reading materials, along with thoughts from those that have struggled with addiction, you should develop a much better understanding. Adolescents, young adults, or family members would benefit from Addiction Fundamentals.
Adolescents
Young Adults
Family
What you will learn
Addiction Defined
What does addiction really mean? Ask a dozen people and you'll get a dozen different answers. This segment helps establish a definition you can use and share with others.
The Brain Science
The brains of those struggling with addiction are wired differently than those that don't have the issue. Learn the science behind the brain chemistry in someone with addiction.
Disease or Choice?
Someone made the choice to consume too much alcohol or use drugs and their behavior as a result is now different. We answer the question, Is addiction a disease or a choice.
The Challenges
It's no secret that addiction creates problems for the individual, but also for the family. We look at the key challenges addiction creates to define what to expect.
