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Diploma in Addictions, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Treatment
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Diploma in Addictions, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Treatment

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Diploma in Addictions, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Treatment

Explore the impact and treatments of a combination of substance abuse and mental disorders in this free online course.
‘Dual diagnosis’ is a condition where mental disorders and substance abuse problems simultaneously appear. Also referred to as ‘co-occurring disorders’ (COD), this condition can severely impact the me... ‘Dual diagnosis’ is a condition where mental disorders and substance abuse problems simultaneously appear. Also referred to as ‘co-occurring disorders’ (COD), this condition can severely impact the mental health of those affected. It is therefore prudent to understand such a dual diagnosis and how to deal with it. This course outlines the symptoms, impacts and treatments of dual diagnosis and trains you to help the community.
COURSE PUBLISHER George PatrikiAddictive behaviour counselor

What You Will Learn In This Free Course

  • Discuss the menace of drug abuse an...
  • Describe addiction and related ment...
  • Identify the psychological, social,...
  • Outline the best models, tools and ...
  • Discuss the menace of drug abuse and its various side effects
  • Describe addiction and related mental and physical health issues in detail
  • Identify the psychological, social, cultural and behavioural causes of substance abuse
  • Outline the best models, tools and interventions for treating substance abuse and related conditions
  • Indicate various psychological, medical, socio-cultural and behavioural approaches in treating substance abuse
  • Summarize the key findings of neuroplasticity, epigenetics and neurophysiology for overcoming addictions
  • Discuss how each dynamic of life is built into training and recovering from substance abuse
  • Recognize brief and early interventions for people struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues
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I learn about how to discuss the relation between mental health issues and addiction and also describe various interventions and holistic models against addiction.
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