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Addiction Theory

  • Multimedia, online courses allow you to move through the training process at your convenience. Email with your instructor 8am-8pm 7 days a week. NAADAC and IC & RC approved continuing education provider


    Objectives

    • Clinical Evaluation: 35 hours
    • Treatment Planning: 30 hours
    • Counseling: 50 hours
    • Case Management and Referral: 10 hours
    • Client, Family and Community Education: 15 hours
    • Documentation: 15 hours
    • Ethical and Professional Responsibilities: 30 hours
    • Administrative Supervision: 15 hours
    • Understanding Addiction/Treatment Knowledge: 80 hours
    • Application to Practice/Professional Readiness: 80 hours*
    • *Must include at least 4 hours of HIV/AIDS and 2 hours of Domestic Violence
    • Also hours in trauma informed care and etherapy have been added as optional courses to meet Georgia requirements.
    $399.00 for one year
  • Objectives:

    • Explore the function of acetylcholine
    • Identify symptoms of acetylcholine imbalance
    • Learn about how acetylcholine interacts with other hormones and neurotransmitters
    • Identify medications and foods that alter acetylcholine levels
    $6.00 for 90 days
  • Objectives

    This class provides you the foundation knowledge to facilitate group psychoeducation based upon the QuickStart Guide for Recovery from Addiction and Co-Occurring Disorders.

    • Learn about co-occurring disorders and the interaction between addiction, physical and mental health
    • Learn about the PACER dimensions of motivation
    • Describe the components of SMART Goal Setting
    • Identify the appropriate interventions for each stage of readiness for change
    • Identify at least 3 ways to enhance self efficacy
    $15.00 for 90 days
  • Objectives

    • Learn about the stages of recovery from addiction and mental health issues
    • Explore how various symptoms at each stage contribute to relapse triggers, anger, anxiety or depression
    • Identify ways to begin coping with Physical, Affective, Cognitive, Environmental and Relationship (PACER) triggers
    • Learn about how locus of control impacts recover and how serenity can help people navigate those control issues
    • Begin learning about and developing a relapse prevention plan based on what the person has learned about themselves thus far.
    $15.00 for 90 days
  • Objectives

    • Define co-occurring disorders
    • Identify the impact of addiction on the individual
    • Identify the impact of mood disorders on the individual
    • Identify the impact of chronic illness or pain on the individual
    • Explore the interplay between the three

    $6.00 for 90 days
  • Objectives

    • Define the transdiagnostic and transactional theories
    • Define anger and anxiety
    • Explore types of threats and threat assessment techniques
    • Explore intervention techniques
    • Define depression
    • Examine the connection between depression, anger and anxiety
    • Identify transdiagnostic interventions
    $6.00 for 90 days
  • Objectives

    • Identify the behavioral, psychological, social, and health effects of psychoactive substances: Marijuana, Alcohol, Caffeine, Nicotine, Opiates
    • Identify the behavioral, psychological, social, and health effects of mental health issues.
    • The effects of chronic substance use on consumers
    • Explore interventions

    Based on Counselor Toolbox Episode 178 Biopsychosocial Effects of Co-Occurring Disorders Part 1

    $6.00 for 90 days
  • Objectives

    • Identify the biological/health consequences of addiction and mental health issues on the family and community
    • Identify the psychological consequences of addiction and mental health issues on the family and community
    • Identify the social consequences of addiction and mental health issues on the family and community
    • Identify family and community interventions

    Based on Counselor Toolbox Episode 179 Biopsychosocial Effects of Co-Occurring Disorders Part 2

    $6.00 for 90 days
  • Objectives

    • Identify the biological/health consequences of addiction and mental health issues on the family and community
    • Identify the psychological consequences of addiction and mental health issues on the family and community
    • Identify the social consequences of addiction and mental health issues on the family and community
    • Identify family and community interventions
    $6.00 for 90 days
  • Objectives

    • Identify the behavioral, psychological, social, and health effects of psychoactive substances: Marijuana, Alcohol, Caffeine, Nicotine, Opiates
    • Identify the behavioral, psychological, social, and health effects of mental health issues.
    • The effects of chronic substance use on consumers
    • Explore interventions
    $6.00 for 90 days
  • Objectives:

    • Examine biopsychosocial impact of addiction of the individual
    • Examine biopsychosocial impact of mental health of the individual
    • Identify the health impact of addiction on family members
    • Identify the health impact of addiction on society
    • Identify the psychological impact of addiction on family members
    • Identify the psychological impact of addiction on society
    • Identify the social impact of addiction on family members
    • Identify the socioeconomic impact of addiction on society
    $9.00 for 30 days
  • Objectives:

    • Explore how porn addiction can be a cycle
    • Explore how porn (like video games) can be addictive
    • Explore technological interventions to help pornography addicts
    • Identify critical treatment Issues for porn addiction
    $6.00 for 90 days
  • Objectives:
    • Define behavioral addictions
    • Examine some of the most common behavioral addictions
    • Explore similarities and differences between behavioral and chemical addictions
    • Discuss similarities and differences in treatment between chemical and behavioral addictions

    $9.00 for 30 days
  • Objectives:

    • Explore the Minkoff model
    • Examine the reciprocal relationship between addictions and mental and physical health issues
    • Discuss the concept of co-occurring enhanced treatment
    $9.00 for 30 days
  • Objectives

    Based on TIP 42 from SAMHSA


    • Identify the four key findings regarding co-occurring disorders
    • Identify one of the main challenges for working with homeless populations
    • Define the "No wrong door” policy
    • Explain the benefit of mutual self-help for people with COD
    • Discuss integrated care as a priority for people with severe and persistent mental illness
    • Define the National Registry of Effective Programs and Practices
    • Differentiate between substance dependence and substance abuse
    • Identify the different levels of service for persons with co-occurring disorders
    • Define the Quadrants of Care
    • Define the Comprehensive Continuous Integrated System of Care as it pertains to treating persons with co-occurring disorders
    • List the Six Guiding Principles in Treating Clients With COD
    • Identify ways to Ensure Continuity of Care
    • Discuss ways to Improve Substance Abuse Treatment Systems and Programs
    • List the be Six Areas of Intermediate-Level Competencies Needed for the Treatment of Persons With COD
    $90.00 for 90 days
  • Objectives:

    • Define and review the concepts of contextual cognitive behavioral therapy
    • Explore the impact of context on people’s phenomenological reality
    • Explore how addiction and mental health issues can be influenced by context
    • Explore how acceptance, awareness, mindfulness and psychological flexibility can be used transdiagnostically.
    $6.00 for 90 days
  • Objective

    • Brief overview of Co-occurring Disorders
    • Research and guidelines on CODs
    • Stages of Change
    • Reframing Relapse and “Manipulation”
    • The importance of Outreach and Drug Screens
    • Strategies for Involving Family & other supports
    • Recovering communities
    • Medications
    • Therapeutic Relationship
    • 7 Core Strategies for Integration

     

    $6.00 for 90 days
  • Objectives:
    • Explore the varying courses of addictive and mental health disorders
    • Explore the continuum of addictive behaviors from initiation, intoxication, harmful use, abuse, dependence, withdrawal, craving, relapse and recovery
    • Explore the continuum of mental health disorders from mild to severe
    $6.00 for 90 days
  • Objectives:
    • Define what a family is
    • Identify the key characteristics of addiction
    • Learn about the craving response
    • Identify the phases of family response to addiction and recovery
    • List key relapse issues for people in recovery
    • Identify goals and strategies for each recovery phase

    Course for counselors (LPC, LMHC, LPCC), social workers (LCSW, LMSW, LSW, RSW), pastoral staff and marriage and family therapists (LMFT)
    $6.00 for 90 days
  • Objectives:

    • Mental health is a biopsychosocial issue 
    • A healthy body, positive emotional experiences, effective thinking strategies, positive environments and healthy interpersonal relationships are essential 
    • A weakness in any of these areas can contribute to extended distress and HPA-Axis dysregulation which can lead to mental health or addiction relapse.
    $3.00 for 90 days

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