Addiction is one of the most complex challenges of our time, affecting people and communities globally. This course uniquely reveals the science, psychology, and social dynamics behind addiction, offering actionable knowledge that leads to true healing and recovery. Designed to inspire transformation, our scientific and compassionate approach ensures that you gain insights that change not only your perspectives but also your life, setting this course apart as a catalyst for real change.
Through immersive study, you will master foundational concepts, understand the evolution of addiction treatment, stages of change in recovery, and access the latest evidence-based practices. Learn how substances affect the brain, the roles of trauma and social factors, digital addiction, and gain practical skills in neuroscience, psychology, mindfulness, and creative therapies. What makes this course valuable is its practical application of science, enabling you to design interventions and put knowledge into practice swiftly.
We provide tools grounded in science to support every stage of recovery, equipping you to offer empathetic and informed guidance in any context. Distinctively, this course equips healthcare professionals, psychologists, social workers, and anyone impacted by addiction with confidence and skills to address addiction effectively. With clear explanations and a focus on practical application, you will leave ready to make a tangible difference in your field or for those you support. Enrol today and start transforming the way you understand and respond to addiction.
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
View All Learning Outcomes View Less All Alison courses are free to enrol, study, and complete. To successfully complete this Certificate course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment.
Once you have completed this Certificate course, you have the option to acquire an official Certificate, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world.
Your Alison certificate is:
- Ideal for sharing with potential employers.
- Great for your CV, professional social media profiles, and job applications.
- An indication of your commitment to continuously learn, upskill, and achieve high results.
- An incentive for you to continue empowering yourself through lifelong learning.
Alison offers 2 types of Certificate for completed Certificate courses:
Digital Certificate: a downloadable Certificate in PDF format immediately available to you when you complete your purchase. Physical Certificate: a physical version of your officially branded and security-marked Certificate All Certificate are available to purchase through the Alison Shop. For more information on purchasing Alison Certificate, please visit our FAQs. If you decide not to purchase your Alison Certificate, you can still demonstrate your achievement by sharing your Learner Record or Learner Achievement Verification, both of which are accessible from your Account Settings.