Acquire a qualification that will enable you to assist people battling addiction.
“First you take a drink, then the drink takes a drink, then the drink takes you.”
– F. Scott Fitzgerald
Diploma in Addiction Psychology
learn the core skills that are required to help those affected by drug/alcohol use.
DIPLOMA IN ADDICTION PSYCHOLOGY Course OvervieW
The purpose of this Online Diploma Course in Addiction Psychology is to provide you with up to date information and actionable knowledge on the problem of Addiction. Through the lessons offered you will gain insight into the causes of substance and behavioural addiction and learn how to better assess addiction situations and intervene appropriately. You will learn how to examine and improve your own ability to review situations properly and intervene appropriately. You will learn how to improve those core skills that are required to help those affected by drug/alcohol use. You will develop your expertise in dealing with the behaviour of addicted people.
Past students of this Accredited Diploma come from a variety of professions such as prison administration, medical and youth services workers, teachers, personnel managers, parents and other family members, and recovering addicts.
We welcome everyone who has a sincere desire to help people who are fighting to overcome addictions, as our mission is to provide support to those who are battling to do just that.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND COURSE BENEFITS
By the end of this course, students will have.
- A greater understanding of the biology and psychology of addiction.
- A better understanding of the causes and effects of substance addiction and illicit drug addiction.
- A better understanding of behaviorial addictions such as gambling and obsessive compulsive behavior.
- Increased knowledge of the latest treatment models and theories.
- A better understanding of how to work with individual’s with drug problems and how to help those affected by their drug use.
- Gain insight into co-dependency, families of addicted persons, and relapse prevention
Course Content
- Understanding Addiction
- Defining Addiction
- The Hazards of Drug Abuse
- Dependence and Addiction
- Atmosphere of Change
- Types of Drugs
- Depressants: Opiates Barbiturates Benzodiazepines
- Alcohol
- Stimulants: Cocaine & Crack , Amphetamines
- Hallucinogens Psychogenics: LSD,Magic Mushrooms, Cannabis
Accreditation
We are an approved training Provider with the CPD Certification service in London
The CPD Certification Service was established in 1996 as the leading independent CPD accreditation institution operating across industry sectors to complement the Continuing Professional Development policies of professional institutes and academic bodies. The CPD Certification Service provides support, advice and recognised independent CPD accreditation compatible with global CPD principles.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
COURSE DELIVERY & ASSESSMENT
The course is delivered completely online through our website. Each unit comprises reading material, short videos, and slide presentations. There are two written assignments for this course to be submitted at the end of Unit 3 and the end of 6. You will find the assignment questions on your dashboard. The questions are straightforward and relate directly to the reading material. Your course tutor is available by email to answer any questions that you may have relating to the course material
enrolment PROCESS
Once payment is received we will register you to begin the course immediately. We will send you the course log in details by email and you can log straight into the course dashboard where all the course materials are contained.
The cost of £395 is the total cost of the training, this includes the Diploma which is emailed to you on successful completion of the course. There are no extra or hidden charges.
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