Addiction Continuing Education

PTSD & Substance Abuse: Dual Diagnosis Overview & Treatment Robyn D. Walser, PhD Course Abstract Substance abuse problems are commonly experienced by those who have experienced trauma. This course discusses the complex relationship between trauma/PTSD and substance use disorders and provides a background for understanding comorbid PTSD and substance abuse.

Helping Patients Who Drink Too Much National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) Course Abstract This guide is written for primary care and mental health clinicians. It has been produced by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), a component of the National Institutes of Health, for the use of health and mental health professionals.

Nutrition in Mental Health & Substance Abuse Joyce Donahue, MA, RD, LD/N Course Abstract This course discusses how good nutrition impacts a person's mental health and well being. It provides the latest information on hypothyroidism, neurotransmitters, amino acids, the GI index, vitamins and herbs. Case studies are provided.

Assessing Substance Abuse in Patients with Chronic Pain is a 3-hour online CEU course that will demystify the diagnosis and treatment of chronic pain, the role and limitations of pain medications, and how to identify when pain relieving drugs may be harmful to clients.

Prescription Drug Abuse Stephanie Sarkis, PhD, NCC, LMHC Course Abstract Prescription drug abuse is on the rise. Pharmaceuticals like OxyContin®, Adderall®, and Xanax® are some of the most commonly abused prescription drugs. For some prescription drug addicts, medication was originally taken as prescribed - until they started developing a tolerance for it.

Developmental Effects of Alcohol National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) Course Abstract Data on alcohol use, abuse, and dependence show clear age-related patterns. Moreover, many of the effects that alcohol use has on the drinker, in both the short and long term, depend on the developmental timing of alcohol use or exposure.

Rebecca E. Williams, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist, clinical supervisor, and award-winning author. She specializes in recovery from mental illness, addictions, and life's challenges. Dr. Williams received her master's degree in Counseling and Consulting Psychology from Harvard University and her Ph.D. from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Here are some continuing education courses on addiction for mental health professionals

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Addiction Continuing Education Courses
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