Addiction & Mental Health (Dual Diagnosis) Integrative 12hrs

Course Description

Do you want to provide expert care and support for a loved one who is suffering from drug addiction? Are you considering a career in addiction counselling or recovery work? This [course_title] Course will benefit anyone who wants to broaden their understanding of drug addiction and learn how to deliver early intervention and treatment for those who are struggling with drug abuse.

In this comprehensive course you will start by familiarising with different types of drugs and their effects, including the psychology behind drug addiction and the causes and stages of addiction. Later, you’ll move onto harm reduction strategies and long-term health outcomes, before exploring the psychology behind substance abuse and neurophysiology. Lastly, you will look into the trauma model and early intervention treatments such as holistic addiction therapy.

This course is ideal for anyone who wants to run family support groups or wants to update their career skills in this field. Enrol in this course today and make a difference to vulnerable people’s lives by delivering a successful drug intervention for your loved ones or clients.

What you’ll learn

• Understand the psychology, causes and cycle of addiction
• Expand your knowledge of the effects of alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, and other substances
• Familiarise with the early intervention process and areas of development
• Broaden your understanding of pharmacotherapies and pharmaceutical drugs
• Explore the stages of change model of overcoming addiction
• Develop the skills to deliver a professional intervention for drug abusers or loved ones struggling with substance abuse
• Learn about the benefits and costs of drug use prevention
• Gain an understanding of holistic treatment and integrative therapies for treating addiction

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