Description

The world of substance use disorders, treatment, and recovery support are ever-changing—with emerging psychoactive substances, newer evidence-based practices, and adjunct services, more sophisticated neuroscientific research, and the inclusion of peer recovery support services. In this micro-course, learners will explore the most recent evidence-based trends in addictions treatment and recovery support, with an eye towards what is imminent on the horizon.

Related Learning: This micro-course is also part of the ACSK2000 - Advanced Addiction Counseling Skills Learning Path. Learn more.

What You Will Learn

In this micro-course, you will learn to:

Identify emerging trends in substance use and addictive behavior and evolving evidence-based practices for treating addictions.
Explore how clinical and holistic methodologies are integrating for comprehensive care.
Define whole-life functionality and its role in treatment and recovery and discuss the shift towards community-based peer recovery support services.

Eligibility

Must be 18 Years or older

Refund Policy

You will have 24 hours to request a full refund after purchase. A refund will not be issued if you have already earned the course badge or certificate, or if more than 25% of the course content has been completed.

Accreditation

This professional development offering has been approved by Walden University, a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 5 CEs. Walden University (NAADAC Provider #72251) is responsible for all aspects of its programming.

Applicable NAADAC counselor skill groups: Clinical Intake and Screening, Clinical Assessment, Treatment Plan, Counseling Services, Case Management, and Discharge and Continuing Care