Course Description
Do you know someone who is suffering from drug addiction? In the UK, £36 billion every year is spent on drug and alcohol abuse treatment. Early intervention and treatment is crucial when it comes to helping substance abusers back on their feet so that they can resume normal lives once again. If you want to help a loved one who is suffering from addiction, this [course_title] Course will give you the practical skills and knowledge you need to stage a successful intervention.
This drug addiction and mental health course covers key topics related to drug addiction and prevention. You’ll learn about the stages of grief in drug abuse, dual diagnosis, the benefits of integrative holistic therapy, the psychology of drug addiction, costs vs benefits of intervention and much more. You’ll also explore the process of recovery and optimal health care.
On course completion you’ll have a solid understanding of drug culture, the mind of a substance abuser, and the prevention strategies involved in drug addiction therapy.
What you’ll learn:
- Familiarise with the 5 stages of grief in drug addiction and the cycle of addiction
- Understand the psychology of addiction in drug abusers and the effects that different drugs have on the mind
- Explore integrative therapies for treating addiction and holistic medicine treatments
- Learn about the costs vs benefits of early intervention in drug addiction
- Develop the skills to deliver brief and early interventions for people suffering from substance
- Broaden your understanding of the recovery process and how to maintain hope and health
- Familiarise with intervention strategies for different types of drug abuse
Requirements
- Only requirements is computer with sound
Who this course is for:
- Anyone who wants to learn how to deliver a brief intervention with loved ones using alcohol, ICE & other drugs
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1. Introduction00:04:00
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2. 1 – INTEGRATIVE HOLISTIC MODEL – George Patriki00:01:00
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3. 2 – Needs & underlying issues – George Patriki00:10:00
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4. 3 – Needs & underlying issues – George Patriki00:26:00
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5. 4 – Grief Cycle & Anger – George Patriki00:06:00
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6. 5 – Drink & Drug Driving – George Patriki00:16:00
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7. 6 – Cycle of Addiction – George Patriki00:34:00
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8. 7. Optimal Health – George Patriki00:17:00
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9. 8, 9 & 10 Stages of change & brief intervention – George Patriki00:20:00
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Resources – Addiction & Mental Health – Chemically Speaking Two (2hrs)
well worth taking this class great tools
a very well informed class thank you