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Description:
This course will provide a clearer understanding of the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual definition of the disease of addiction. A description of variables that impacts a person's biology and the role of shame in addictive behavior will be presented in the course.

Learning Objectives:
- Develop a clearer understanding of the bio/psycho/socio/spiritual definition of the disease of addiction
- Describe the psychological variables that enhance a person’s biology pushing them to addictive disease
- Describe the role of shame in addiction

Author(s):
Jeff M. Georgi, M.Div., CCAS, CCS, CGP, LPC
Duke Addictions Program
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Duke University Medical Center

Target Audience:
Any health professional interested in addiction issues.

Length: 2.5 hours

Credit Type(s): 0.25 CEU, 2.5 Contact Hours, 2.5 NBCC, 2.5 NCSAPPB GSB

Cost: $25.00