This is a 1-credit-hour course which focuses on the biopsychosocial and treatment aspects of addiction. The course will focus on the neurobiology of addiction, the epidemiology of substance use and behavior addiction and to learn the difference between dependence and substance use disorders (SUD). Best practices and treatment of SUDs with different medications in addition to psychosocial approaches will be taught. Collaborative care approach will be taught so students are better prepared. It will also address potential misuse, relapse, and safer use, as well as caring for pregnant women and other special populations with SUD. Moreover, the course will address co-occurring psychiatric disorders as well as preventing and treating overdose.