The Principles of Addiction

Explore a holistic approach to treatment in this learning path. Learn about client-centered, integrative treatment approaches that allow for concurrent treatment of all disorders. Register Today!

Description

Many clients who struggle with substance use or addictive behavior disorders have complex trauma in their life stories. Research has demonstrated that adverse experiences impact a person's physiological, psychological, social, and emotional growth and development. Treating substance use or addictive behavior disorders requires an understanding of the biological, environmental, and social antecedents that make a person vulnerable to these disorders.

The Principles of Addiction Learning Path will explore the significance of a holistic approach to treatment that considers vulnerability factors and a continuum of care. It will also explore client-centered and integrative treatment approaches allowing for the concurrent treatment of all disorders to create the best possible outcome.

What You Will Learn

Elevate your scope of practice to better serve those struggling with addiction

Identify treatment gaps and barriers to accessing treatment.
Identify risk factors that contribute to substance use disorders.
Learn to define culture, cultural sensitivity, and culturally responsive care.
Discuss the SAMSHA six core assumptions for improving culturally responsive care.
Define co-occurring disorders (CODs).
Identify biopsychosocial sources of information that assist in the assessment of CODs.
Define several forms and types of trauma.
Explore complex trauma and its corresponding consequences.

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Eligibility

Must be 18 Years or older

Refund Policy

You will have 7 days to request a full refund after purchase. A refund will not be issued if you have already earned the certificate of completion or professional certificate, or if more than 50% of the course content has been completed.

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Curriculum

Micro-Course 1 - Addictions: Promoting Holistic Clinical Practice
Examine a variety of models and theories of addiction and other problems related to substance use.
Micro-Course 2 - Culturally Responsive Care: The Cultural Context of Addiction
Explore the social, political, economic, and cultural context within which addiction and substance abuse exist, including risk and resiliency factors that characterize individuals and groups and their living environments to better describe what is needed for clinicians to offer culturally responsive clinical services.
Micro-Course 3 - Co-Occurring Disorders: Addressing All Presenting Issues
Study co-occurring disorders and give a rationale for why treatments must be individualized, specific, timely, and holistic to be effective. Explore ethical and professional responsibilities when working with clients who are presenting with co-occurring mental health and/or physiological health and addictive behavior/substance use disorder.
Micro-Course 4 - Trauma-Informed Care: Moving Beyond Symptom Management
Consider how a crisis may indicate an underlying substance use disorder and may be a window of opportunity for change.

Accreditation

This professional development offering has been approved by Walden University, a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 20 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