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Date: Jul 31, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026 Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Status: Open Registration Deadline: Jul 24, 2026
Trainers Name: Connie Pacheco Training Site: Recoveries R Us Address:
127 E 105th street 1st floor New York, New York 10029 NY County
Credit Hours: 6.5 Credit Types: CASAC, CRPA, CARC Cost: $150 Schedule:

Friday 9am - 5pm
2 - 15 min Breaks
1 Hour Lunch
Additional Information:

6.5 hour Class can be used for CRPA & CARC & CASAC Renewals.

The Science of Addiction (6.5 hours)

A concise, evidence-based course on the neurobiology, psychology, and social drivers of addiction. Through interactive lectures, case studies, and group discussion, you’ll examine how substances and behaviors affect the brain, why addiction develops, and what treatments work.

You’ll cover:

Brain mechanisms of reward, learning, and compulsivity
Contributing factors (genetics, trauma, environment, culture)
Evidence-based approaches to care and recurrence prevention
Designed for healthcare professionals, counselors, peers, and educators seeking a solid, research-informed foundation—building both skill and empathy.
Contact Name: Nurkis Mariano Contact Phone Number: (917) 265-8090 Contact Email Address: [email protected]