Addiction Courses and Certifications

Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers

1978 ratings at Coursera

Improve patient care for substance use disorders through evidence-based screening, diagnosis, treatment planning, and referral techniques. Gain compassionate, practical skills from Yale experts to effectively manage addiction.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Managing Addiction: A Framework for Successful Treatment

5 ratings

Understand how to recognize addiction and to match a person with alcohol and other drug problems to treatment using a full range of evidence-based responses.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 2-3 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Addiction, Reinvention, and Finding Ultra

2 ratings at CreativeLive

Addiction, Reinvention, and Finding Ultra with Rich Roll, Chase Jarvis

• CreativeLive
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Prescription Drug Misuse and Addiction: Compassionate Care for a Complex Problem

2 ratings

Master prescription drug misuse management with this CME/CE course. Learn to identify substance misuse using clinical interviews and CURES, then implement effective interventions. Practice compassionate tapering strategies through real-world case scenari…

• edX
• 1 week, 1-3 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

PSYCHOLOGY & COUNSELLING of ADDICTION (Fully Accredited)

1816 ratings at Udemy

Build your career in addiction counselling & psychology. Understand treatment, relapse prevention & family impact.

• Udemy
• 1 hour 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The Royal Institution

The Neuroscience of Addiction - With Marc Lewis

1 rating

Neuroscientist Marc Lewis challenges the disease model of addiction, proposing a developmental approach. He explores brain changes, behavioral patterns, and effective treatment strategies for overcoming addiction.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Busting Myths About Addiction - Interprofessional Panel - Addiction Treatment Course

Discover evidence-based perspectives from Yale's interprofessional panel as they debunk common misconceptions about addiction and substance use disorders in healthcare settings.

• YouTube
• 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Wondrium

The Opioid Crisis: Understanding America's Deadly Addiction with Professor Thad Polk

Explore the opioid crisis in America, its causes, and potential solutions. Learn about the brain's response to drugs, addiction mechanisms, and strategies for helping those affected by substance abuse.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

The Neuroscience of Addiction

Neuroscientist Marc Lewis challenges the disease model of addiction, offering a developmental perspective and exploring neuroplasticity as a path to recovery.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AAAS Annual Meeting

The Neuroscience of Addiction - Policy Considerations

Explore the intersection of neuroscience and addiction, examining policy implications and potential interventions based on scientific understanding of addictive behaviors.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

WVCTSI Project ECHO

How to Address Complex Cases of Addiction

Explore strategies for managing challenging addiction cases, focusing on effective treatment approaches and patient-centered care.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

WVCTSI Project ECHO

The Stigma of Addiction

Explore the complex issue of addiction stigma and its impact on individuals and society. Gain insights into challenging stereotypes and promoting compassionate understanding.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute, Stanford

Is Addiction a Disease? Understanding the Medical and Scientific Perspective

Explore the scientific evidence and expert insights on addiction as a disease through Stanford psychiatrist Keith Humphreys' analysis of neuroscience, policy implications, and current research findings.

• YouTube
• 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Johns Hopkins Medicine

When Alcohol Becomes a Problem - Understanding Addiction and Treatment

Explore the signs and impacts of problematic alcohol use with expert insights from Johns Hopkins psychiatrist Dr. Denis Antoine.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Johns Hopkins Medicine

Disrupting Intergenerational Cycles of Addiction - Focusing on At-risk Youth and Families

Explore evidence-based strategies for breaking addiction cycles in families, focusing on youth intervention methods and preventive approaches for at-risk populations.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video