DIPLOMA IN ADDICTION PSYCHOLOGY
The purpose of this Online Diploma Course in Addiction Psychology is to provide you with up to date information and actionable knowledge on the problem of Addiction. Through the lessons offered you will gain insight into the causes of substance and behavioural addiction and learn how to better assess addiction situations and intervene appropriately. You will learn how to examine and improve your own ability to review situations properly and intervene appropriately. You will learn how to improve those core skills that are required to help those affected by drug/alcohol use. You will develop your expertise in dealing with the behaviour of addicted people.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND COURSE BENEFITS.
By the end of this course, students will have.
- A greater understanding of the biology and psychology of addiction.
- A better understanding of the causes and effects of substance addiction and illicit drug addiction.
- A better understanding of behaviorial addictions such as gambling and obsessive compulsive behavior.
- Increased knowledge of the latest treatment models and theories.
- A better understanding of how to work with individual’s with drug problems and how to help those affected by their drug use.
