Substance Use & Addictive Disorders

Gain expertise in identifying, assessing, and treating substance use disorders and other addictive behaviors using evidence-based intervention strategies.

37 courses

Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers

Master the essential techniques for screening, diagnosing, and managing substance use disorders to improve patient outcomes in clinical settings.
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Understanding Addiction Psychology: From Signs to Recovery Pathways

Learn the psychological mechanisms of substance abuse, identify warning signs, and explore evidence-based recovery strategies to support individuals on their path to wellness.
★ 4.6 (1,060)

Understanding the Psychology of Anxiety, Mood, and Addiction

Explore the foundational concepts of mood disorders, anxiety, and addictive behaviors to better understand mental health and modern evidence-based support strategies.
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Introduction to Substance Use and Addictive Behaviors

Understand the psychological and biological foundations of substance use disorders and behavioral addictions to better support individuals and communities.
★ 4.9 (87)

Opioid Crisis Response for Non-Prescribing Professionals

Master evidence-based prevention, intervention, and harm reduction strategies to support individuals and communities affected by the opioid epidemic.
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Addressing the Opioid Epidemic: Evidence-Based Solutions

Understand the history, science, and public health policies behind the opioid crisis to implement effective prevention and harm reduction strategies in your community.
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Addiction Treatment and Recovery: A Practical Support Framework

Learn to recognize the signs of substance use disorders and implement evidence-based recovery strategies to assist individuals on their path to wellness.
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Dual Diagnosis and Co-Occurring Disorders for Addiction Professionals

Understand the intersection of mental health and substance use disorders to provide integrated, trauma-informed support for your clients.

Self-Care for Addiction Professionals: Burnout Prevention and Wellbeing

Develop practical stress-management, sleep, and nutrition habits to prevent burnout and sustain your impact as a substance use disorder counselor.

Understanding the Psychology of Addiction

Grasp the biological, psychological, and social mechanisms driving addictive behaviors and discover modern, evidence-based approaches to recovery and support.

Understanding Controlled Substances: Best Practices & Prevention

Learn foundational principles for safe handling, misuse prevention, and ethical considerations surrounding controlled substances, beneficial for aspiring healthcare and public health professionals.

Foundations of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology

Build foundational knowledge in forensic science, medical investigation, and toxicological analysis for practical application.

Understanding the Opioid Crisis: Science, Public Health, and Harm Reduction

Gain a foundational understanding of opioid pharmacology, the history of the epidemic, and modern public health strategies to address misuse and support harm reduction.

Dual Diagnosis Support: Integrating Mental Health and Addiction Care

Learn how to identify, understand, and support individuals facing the overlapping challenges of substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.

Substance Misuse Awareness: Recognizing Signs and Supporting Recovery

Learn to identify the signs of substance use disorders, understand the underlying mental health factors, and discover practical ways to offer support and resources.

Drug and Alcohol Awareness: Understanding Addiction and Support

Gain a foundational understanding of substance use, addiction mechanisms, and modern harm reduction strategies to support individuals, families, and communities.

Substance Misuse Outreach Worker Fundamentals

Learn the core principles of addiction outreach, harm reduction, and relationship-building to support vulnerable individuals in your community as an outreach worker.

Drugs and Alcohol Awareness: Prevention and Support Basics

Understand the impact of substance misuse, recognize the signs of dependency, and learn practical prevention and support strategies for communities and workplaces.

Substance Use Disorder and Addiction Counseling Foundations

Develop the essential counseling skills and behavioral strategies needed to support individuals recovering from substance use disorders and addiction.

Safe Prescribing and Management of Controlled Substances

Master the foundational regulations, clinical guidelines, and risk-mitigation strategies needed to safely and responsibly prescribe controlled substances.
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