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Have you ever thought about a career in addiction coaching? Do you feel passionate about helping people reclaim lives that have been deteriorated by drugs or alcohol? Addiction coaching professionals treat individuals who are in need of substance abuse counseling as well as offer peace of mind to the families of persons who are in need of drug addiction counseling. Our Drug and Alcohol Counseling course examines various substance abuse disorders and presents techniques for helping people overcome their addictions.
Prerequisite(s): None
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Recall the basics of abuse and addiction
- Differentiate between commonly abused chemicals
- Recognize the various presentations of substance abuse disorder
- Identify substance abuse disorders
- List techniques for treating addiction
Drug and Alcohol Coaching - Level 1 Module 1
Basics of Abuse and Addiction
- About Substance Abuse
- The Cost of Chemical Abuse/Addiction
- Continuum of Chemical Use
- Pharmacology
- Side Effects of Chemical Use
- Brief History of Alcohol
- Physical Dependence, Tolerance, and Craving
- Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome
Drug and Alcohol Coaching - Level 1 Module 2
Commonly Abused Chemicals 1
- Medical Uses of the Benzodiazepines
- Central Nervous System Stimulants
- CNS Stimulant Abuse
- Cocaine Abuse & Dependence
- History of Cocaine
- Complications of Cocaine Abuse/Addiction
- Marijuana Abuse & Addiction
- A Medico-Legal Conundrum
- Methods of Marijuana Abuse
Drug and Alcohol Coaching - Level 1 Module 3
Commonly Abused Chemicals 2
- Abuse of & Addiction to Hallucinogens
- Opioid Use
- Methods of Hallucinogen Abuse
- The Pharmacology of LSD
- ECSTASY (MDMA)
- Salvia Divinorum
- Abuse of & Addiction to Inhalants
- Scope of the Problem of Inhalant and Steroid Abuse
- Sources & Methods of Steroid Abuse
- Chemicals & the Neonate
- Tobacco
- Scope of the Problem for Pregnant Women
Drug and Alcohol Coaching - Level 1 Module 4
The Many Faces of Substance Abuse
- Gender & Addiction
- Differing Effects of Common Drugs on Women
- The Faces of Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
- Rehabilitation for Children or Adolescents
- SUD & College Students
- Consequences of SUD in the College Population
- Substance Use Disorders and the Older Adult
Drug and Alcohol Coaching - Level 1 Module 5
Understanding Substance Abuse Disorders
- Substance Use Disorders and the Family
- Codependency
- Enabling Behaviors
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Biopsychosocial Model of Addictions
- Diseases of the Spirit
- Benefits of Spirituality
Drug and Alcohol Coaching- Level 1 Module 6
The Treatment of Addiction
- Assessment of Suspected Substance Use Disorders
- Diagnosis
- Treatment Settings
- Residential Treatment Programs
- Characteristics of the Substance Rehabilitation Professional
- The Treatment Plan
- Aftercare Programs
- Decision to Seek Treatment
- Stages of Recovery
Drug and Alcohol Coaching - Level 1 Module 7
Other Issues in Chemical Dependence
- Pharmacological Interventions for Substance Use Disorders
- Relapse
- Willpower
- Support Groups to Promote and Sustain Recovery
- Substance Use Disorders and Infectious Disease
- AIDS
- Hepatitis
- Debate over Drugs
- Debate over Legalization
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
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The move away from physical books to eTextbooks means you get the latest, most up-to-date version available. This also makes your training more accessible, so you can study anywhere you have your phone or tablet. The best part is that all materials are included in your training cost so there are NO extra fees for books!
Internet Connection
- Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
- Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
- Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
- Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- Apple QuickTime Media Player