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Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder
The science and psychology of alcohol addiction
8 lessons
3h 40min total
2 free lessons
Certificate on completion
About This Course
Alcohol use disorder is a medical condition — not a moral failing. This foundational course explains the neuroscience, the stages of dependence, and the evidence-based approaches that actually work for long-term sobriety.
What You'll Learn
The difference between alcohol use, misuse, and disorder
How alcohol affects the brain and body long-term
The stages of alcohol dependence
Evidence-based treatment approaches
What to expect in early sobriety
Your Instructor
Dr. Amara Diallo
Psychiatrist & Addiction Medicine Specialist
Dr. Diallo trained at the University of Cape Town and has 12 years of experience treating alcohol use disorder across Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe.
Course Content
8 lessons · 3h 40min2 free · 6 locked
1. Is It a Problem? Understanding Alcohol Use DisorderFree
20 min
2. What Alcohol Does to Your BrainFree
25 min
3. The Stages of Alcohol Dependence
22 min
4. Withdrawal: What to Expect and When to Seek Help
20 min
5. Medication-Assisted Treatment Options
18 min
6. Triggers, Cravings, and Coping Strategies
25 min
7. The First 90 Days: What Recovery Looks Like
22 min
8. Building a Sober Life
18 min