Description
In this course, you will :
- Understand Cycle of Addiction.
- Understand harm associated with Alcohol, Tobacco, Cannabis & Stimulants (Speed, Ice, Ecstasy, Cocaine), Inhalants (volatile substances), Drink & Drug Driving.
- Understand Substance Abuse & Mental Health (Dual Diagnosis).
- Understand Integrative Holistic Model.
- Understand Needs & Underlying Issues that drive addictions including Grief Cycle & Anger.
- Understand Pharmacotherapies.
- Understand Orthomolecular Science, Functional Medicine & Optimal Health.
- Understand Neuroplasticity.
- Understand Neurotransmitters.
- Understand Psychosis vs Dissociation.
- Understand Existentialism and Psychospirituality.
- Understand Trauma model & Keys to Treatment; Guilt vs Shame; Dealing with ambivalence.
- Understand Brief & Early Intervention.
- Understand Stages of Change.
- Understand Costs vs Benefits – doing a brief intervention.
- Understand Tripod of Support for the drug user to help them move forward & stay safe..