Addiction Courses and Certifications

American Psychological Association Career Certificate

Psychology of Anxiety, Mood, Substance Use, and Addictive Behaviors

359 ratings at Coursera

Compare anxiety, depressive, bipolar, and substance use disorders using ICD-11 diagnostic criteria, and learn their prevalence rates, demographics, contributing factors, and treatments.

• Coursera
• 12 weeks, 5 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Genetic Underpinnings of Synaptic Disease

Trace how gene mutations reshape synapses: Fragile X syndrome, nicotinic receptor knockout models, and reward-circuit modulation in nicotine addiction and smoking cessation drugs.

• Coursera
• 3 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Mini Psychology School for Attorneys

Apply psychology frameworks to adapt legal representation, recognize depression and PTSD, use validity testing for malingering, work with mental-health experts, and support attorney wellness.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

What Are Common Self-Help and Mutual-Support Approaches? - Addiction Treatment Course

1 rating

Explore self-help and mutual-support recovery options including AA, SMART Recovery, and peer-led groups to guide patients toward approaches matching their needs and beliefs.

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

How Do You Screen to Determine Risk - Addiction Treatment Course 2.1

Master effective screening techniques to identify substance use risk patterns and classify patients into appropriate risk categories for targeted intervention.

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

Medications Available for Opioid Use Disorder - Addiction Treatment Course 4.3

Explore three FDA-approved medications for opioid use disorder: methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. Understand their mechanisms, benefits, risks, and practical clinical guidance.

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

TheIRETAchannel

Applying the Science of Addiction Recovery - Expect Recovery

2 ratings

Explore the neuroscience behind addiction recovery, focusing on brain plasticity, genetic factors, and the crucial role of social support systems in achieving sustained wellness and resilience.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

MassGeneralHospital

Basics of Nicotine Addiction and Quitting - Blum Center Program

Explore nicotine addiction's components and effective quitting strategies, including therapies, medications, and coaching for a tobacco-free life.

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

Confreaks

Reprogramming Your Own Brain to Be Free of Addiction

Discover how to reprogram your brain and break free from addiction through practical neuroscience techniques and evidence-based strategies for lasting recovery and mental wellness.

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

Confreaks

You Are Not Your Addiction - Rewiring Your Brain with NLP

Discover how NLP techniques can rewire your brain to overcome addiction and reclaim your identity through practical neuroscience-based strategies.

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

Psychiatry

1 rating

This course is mainly aimed at medical students in major medical colleges and social groups interested in psychiatry. It is taught by the "national excellent teaching team" with rich teaching experience - the teachers' group of Xiangya Department of Psyc…

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

AXL: Advanced Opioid Use Disorder X-waiver Team Learning Collaborative - Treating Alcohol Use Disorder in Patients Receiving Medication for OUD

Clinical strategies for screening, diagnosing, and treating alcohol use disorder—including withdrawal management and pharmacotherapies—in patients receiving medication for opioid use disorder.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Nursing Grand Rounds Excessive Alcohol Use: Nurse's Role in Screening, Brief Intervention (Advice) & Referral for Treatment

Explores how nurses can screen for excessive alcohol use, provide brief advice, and refer patients for treatment across healthcare settings.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

The Hidden Truth of Drugs

Learn how drugs cause addiction and harm, understand drug-control policies, and build skills to reject drugs and support anti-drug volunteer work.

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

How Do You Refer to Treatment for Substance Use Disorders - Applying the RIPTEAR Framework

Master the RIPTEAR framework for effective substance use disorder treatment referrals in this evidence-based training from Yale's addiction medicine program.

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