| eLEARNING SERIES | UNDERSTANDING THE BRAIN AND BODY |
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| MODULE NAME | AOD and the brain |
| MODULE NUMBER | Module 1 of 3 |
| LEARNING LEVEL | Level 1 – Core AOD Knowledge |
| TARGET AUDIENCE | All AOD, Mental Health and SEWB workers |
| MODULE AIM | The aim of this module is to equip workers with a basic overview of how substances work in the brain to produce psychoactive effects. |
| LEARNING OUTCOMES | By the end of this module, learners will be able to:
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| LENGTH | 30 minutes |
| CPD | Participation in this activity may contribute to CPD. A Statement of Completion will be issued on completion of this module. |
| REFERENCE LIST | The full reference list for this module is available on request. |
| SUGGESTED CITATION | Insight: Centre for AOD Training and Workforce Development. Understanding the brain and body: AOD and the brain. Brisbane: Queensland Health; 2025. Available from: https://insight.qld.edu.au/training/elearning |
| COPYRIGHT INFORMATION | This resource is licensed under Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0). This license requires that reusers give credit to the creator. It allows reusers to copy and distribute the material in any medium or format in unadapted form only, even for commercial purposes. |
| LAST UPDATED | October 2023 |
| REVIEW AND FEEDBACK | As part of our commitment to continuous quality improvement our eLearning modules undergo a minor review every 2 years, and a major review every 4 years. All evaluation responses are carefully considered during these reviews. If you have significant or urgent feedback, we encourage you to email us directly at insight@health.qld.gov.au |