Addiction Courses and Certifications

TheIRETAchannel

Understanding Addiction: A Biopsychosocial Model Approach to Recovery

Explore the comprehensive biopsychosocial framework of addiction, examining biological, psychological, and social factors while discovering innovative treatment approaches and neuroscience advances.

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

Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute, Stanford

Can Brain Science Save Addiction Policy?

Explore how neuroscience research on addiction intersects with policy-making, examining brain pathways, vulnerability factors, and evidence-based approaches to treatment and prevention.

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

TheIRETAchannel

The Use of EMDR Therapy in the Treatment of Addiction

Explore EMDR therapy's 8-phase protocol and specialized techniques for treating addiction, cravings, and trauma with expert guidance from a certified therapist.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

CHCSS00093 Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set (Online)

Gain a comprehensive understanding of addiction, mental health, and community development.

• OpenLearning
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The Addicted Brain

23 ratings

This is a course about addiction to drugs and other behaviors. It will describe what happens in the brain and how this information helps us deal with and overcome addiction. It will also discuss other topics such as government policy and our vulnerabilit…

• Coursera
• 22 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Psychology of Addiction and Recovery

Explore the science behind addiction, from neurobiological effects to evidence-based treatment approaches and recovery methods for lasting change.

• GetSmarter
• 6 weeks, 5 hours/week
• 17th Jun, 2026
• Paid Course

Guide to Becoming a Substance Abuse Counselor

Comprehensive overview of substance abuse counseling, covering addiction, counselor roles, cultural considerations, ethics, and practical counseling techniques for aspiring professionals.

• Study.com
• 8 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Strategies for Effective Peer Recovery Support (Accredited)

216 ratings at Udemy

Acquire effective tools, master leadership abilities, and discover strategic techniques through this actionable guidance

• Udemy
• 2 hours 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

You Need to Quit Weed - Understanding Cannabis Addiction and Long-Term Effects

Explore how long-term daily marijuana use affects relationships, motivation, and mental health, examining addiction risks and safe usage possibilities.

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

Dr. John Campbell

The Science of Alcohol and Brain Chemistry

Delve into the science of alcohol with Professor David Nutt, a leading neuropsychopharmacologist and addiction specialist, as he discusses brain chemistry, health effects, and safer alternatives for social drinkers.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dr. John Campbell

The Science of Alcohol - Effects on Brain Chemistry and Health

Discover the science behind alcohol's effects on brain chemistry and the GABA system with leading neuropsychopharmacologist Professor David Nutt in this expert discussion.

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

Dr. John Campbell

Alcohol Effects on the Brain

Discover how alcohol impacts brain chemistry and the GABA system with leading neuropsychopharmacologist Professor David Nutt's expert insights on addiction and safer drinking alternatives.

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

Surgery Grand Rounds June 19, 2020 - Perioperative Management of Pain and Addiction in Patients with Opioid Use Disorder

Explore perioperative pain management for patients with opioid use disorder, covering addiction neurochemistry, effective communication, and sustainable pain control strategies.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

The Aspen Institute

From Smartphones to Smoking: What Neuroscience Reveals About How We Get Hooked

Explore the science behind addictive behaviors and learn effective strategies for breaking harmful habits, based on insights from neuroscience and mindfulness research.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dr. John Campbell

Alcohol - Harms and Hangovers

Discover the science behind alcohol's effects on the brain, its harmful impacts, and the mechanisms of hangovers from leading neuropsychopharmacologist Professor David Nutt.

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