International Trauma Training Institute is an approved NBCC continuing education provider. ACEP # 6674
DATE: March 2 – April 12, 2020
DELIVERY METHOD: 6-week online. Allow 2 – 3 hours per week.
PREREQUISITES: None
CE HOURS: 13
COURSE FEE: $220. All course material is provided.
SECTIONS: Participants will be assigned to a section with no more than 15.
FACULTY OVERSIGHT: An ITTI faculty member will be assigned to each section.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This important and timely course examines many of the fundamental aspects of Substance Use Disorders (SUD). It presents basic information regarding the dynamics of substance use, including the neurological, psychological, medical, and social effects of substance abuse. The course will cover “models of understanding” that have historically evolved, as well as contemporary methods of treatment. The effects of substance abuse upon the family system will also be presented, as well as the “survival roles” that family members often adopt. Finally, the course will explore relapse, including signs and symptoms, stages of relapse, and relapse prevention strategies. Created and taught by Jim Reynolds, Ed.D., LMHC, this course covers the following topics:
Module One: Fundamentals of Substance Use Disorders
- Myths and Misconceptions
- Definitions of Addiction
- Models of Understanding (Moral, Learning, Disease, Self-Medication, Social, Biopsychosocial)
- A Case Study: “Roxanne”
Module Two: Classification of Drugs
- Types of Drugs and Their Effects
- DSM-5 Diagnosis
- Neurotransmitters and Addiction
- Opioid Epidemic
Module Three: Treatment Interventions
- Stages of Change
- Motivational Interviewing
Module Four: Treatment Modalities
- Types of Treatment
- Principles of Treatment
- 12-Step Programs (12 Steps and 12 Traditions of AA)
- Ethics in Substance Use Disorder Treatment
- Ethical Principles
- Ethical Decision-Making
Module Five: Addiction and the Family
- Enabling and Co-dependency
- Family Survival Roles
- Family Therapy Within SUD Treatment
- Common Therapeutic Issues
Module Six: Relapse Prevention
- Early Warning Signs
- Signs and Symptoms of Relapse
- Stages of Relapse
- Relapse Prevention Strategies