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The Science of Addiction and Recovery


Faces and Voices of Recovery (FAVOR)developed this curriculum with the National

institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and FOR-NY updated it in 2017. A basic understanding of

neuro-biology of addiction and recovery provides facts about how substances affect the

brain and evidence to support the recovery process. This knowledge assists advocates to

speak confidently to increase public understanding.

This event will take place August 23rd 8:30am - 12:00pm and August 24th 8:30am - 12:00pm

Approved for:

  • 6 ASAP-NYCB re-certification hours for CARC and/or CRPA

  • 6 NYS Social Work CE’s

  • 6 OASAS re-credential hours for CASAC, CPP, CPS

REGISTER AT THE LINK BELOW

Science of Addiction and Recovery

Earlier Event: August 9
Framing Organizational Transformation: Practical Approaches to Undoing Harmful Transactional Leadership - Part 2
Later Event: August 30
Billing Protocols for Peer Recovery Professionals

This project is supported in part by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under Grant number U77HP16459, as well as in part by the NYS Department of Health under project title New York State Area Health Education Center System.  The information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the NYS or U.S. Governments.