Learn about cultural, historical and neurobiological aspects of Addictions.
Knowing how to analyze the phenomenon of addiction with respect to the paradigm of bio-psycho-social complexity.
Knowing how to adapt one's communicative and therapeutic approach to the patient's resources

Historical, cultural and legislative notes on alcohol and substances of abuse.

Dopamine system and reward circuit, neurobiological notes of addiction.

Concepts of neuronal plasticity, tolerance, habituation and withdrawal
Different stages of addiction.
Substances of abuse and their effects.
Gambling disorder
Notes on pharmacological therapies (antabuse, methadone and substitutes)
The activities of the Addiction Service from screening to diagnosis and therapy.

Medical-legal aspects

Teacher's slides with references to sources

Lectures, slides.

Written examination