This certificate was given to me after completing a continued education course about the opioid epidemic that we are facing. Although I attended this course during my last rotation at a community mental health site, the information I learned can truly be used across all settings of occupational therapy. One of the main takeaways that I learned from the course was that we all have to come together to break the stigma of addiction. We also have to educate others about the science behind addiction. Many individuals believe that addiction is a choice, rather than a disease of the brain that affects the ability to have reason and insight. This CEU course was informative and made an impact on how I will treat my clients who have been affected by addiction.