Addiction Psychology

Motivational Interviewing Fundamentals

Hands-on workshop teaching counselors and therapists evidence-based MI techniques for engaging clients in behavior change conversations around substance use.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Addiction

Practical certification program training clinicians to deliver CBT interventions specifically designed for treating addiction and co-occurring disorders.

Opioid Use Disorder Management

Clinical training for healthcare professionals on evidence-based opioid addiction treatment including medication-assisted therapy protocols and patient monitoring.

Substance Abuse Risk Assessment Tools

Technical training for clinicians on administering, scoring, and interpreting standardized addiction assessment instruments like ASAM and DAST.

Relapse Prevention Planning Workshop

Skills-based training for addiction counselors on developing personalized relapse prevention strategies and managing high-risk situations with clients.

Dual Diagnosis Treatment Integration

Advanced certification for mental health professionals treating clients with concurrent addiction and psychiatric disorders using integrated protocols.

Family Systems Therapy in Addiction

Practitioner training on family-based interventions, enabling skills, and systemic approaches to addiction treatment for counselors and therapists.

Naloxone Administration and Overdose Response

Emergency response certification training for healthcare workers on naloxone use, overdose recognition, and post-reversal patient management protocols.

Adolescent Addiction Treatment Specialization

Specialized training for clinicians working with teenagers, covering developmental considerations, family engagement, and age-appropriate intervention strategies.

Group Facilitation for Recovery

Hands-on training for counselors and peer specialists on leading effective addiction support groups, managing group dynamics, and facilitating peer recovery.

Trauma-Informed Addiction Care

Professional development course teaching clinicians to integrate trauma awareness into addiction treatment planning and therapeutic relationships.

Electronic Health Records for Addiction Services

Software skills training for healthcare administrators and clinicians on using EHR systems specific to addiction treatment documentation and compliance.

Medication-Assisted Treatment Dosing Protocols

Clinical training for prescribers and nurses on MAT medication protocols, dosing guidelines, drug interactions, and patient safety monitoring.

Peer Recovery Specialist Certification

Entry-level certification program training individuals in recovery to support others through peer mentoring, boundaries, and professional standards.

Addiction Pharmacology for Non-Physicians

Technical course for counselors, nurses, and technicians on understanding addiction medications, mechanisms of action, and side effect management.

Screening and Brief Intervention Training

Practical workshop for primary care and emergency department staff on identifying substance use and delivering brief interventions.

Alcohol Use Disorder Specialty Track

Advanced training for clinicians on alcohol-specific assessment, withdrawal management, pharmacotherapy, and treatment planning for AUD.

Cultural Competency in Addiction Treatment

Professional development program teaching clinicians to provide culturally responsive addiction care across diverse populations and communities.

Contingency Management and Reinforcement

Skills training for addiction counselors on implementing evidence-based contingency management techniques and behavioral reinforcement strategies.

Laboratory Testing in Addiction Medicine

Technical certification for lab technicians on specimen collection, testing procedures, result interpretation, and chain-of-custody compliance in addiction care.

Urine Drug Screen Interpretation Specialist

Advanced training for clinicians on reading, interpreting, and responding to UDS results, understanding false positives, and clinical significance.

Addiction Case Management Essentials

Professional skills training for case managers on coordinating care, resource navigation, and client advocacy in addiction treatment systems.

Withdrawal Management and Stabilization

Clinical training for medical professionals on recognizing withdrawal syndromes, medical management, and patient safety during detoxification.

Methamphetamine Use Disorder Treatment

Specialized training for clinicians on assessment, behavioral treatment, and psychosocial interventions specific to methamphetamine addiction.

Cannabis Use Disorder Assessment Protocol

Training for healthcare providers on evaluating cannabis dependence, understanding potency issues, and implementing evidence-based interventions.

Stimulant Addiction Clinical Management

Advanced course for clinicians on treating cocaine and other stimulant use disorders, including unique treatment considerations and relapse patterns.

Benzodiazepine Dependence and Tapering

Specialized medical training on safe benzodiazepine tapering protocols, withdrawal management, and treating polysubstance dependence with benzos.

Prescription Opioid Misuse Prevention

Training for prescribers and medical staff on prescription monitoring programs, pain management alternatives, and identifying patient risk factors.

Heroin Addiction and Treatment Options

Clinical training on heroin use disorder assessment, medication-assisted treatment options, and specialized harm reduction strategies.

Polysubstance Use Case Formulation

Advanced training for clinicians on assessing and treating patients using multiple substances, complex drug interactions, and comprehensive care planning.

Inpatient Addiction Unit Operations

Management and staff training on running an inpatient addiction treatment unit, milieu therapy, patient safety, and program standards compliance.

Outpatient Program Development and Management

Leadership training for program directors on designing, implementing, and managing outpatient addiction treatment services and quality improvement.

Accreditation and Licensing Compliance

Administrative training for addiction treatment organization leaders on navigating accreditation standards, licensing requirements, and regulatory compliance.

Addiction Documentation and Billing

Technical training for administrative staff on medical record documentation, coding, billing practices, and insurance requirements in addiction services.

Staff Burnout and Vicarious Trauma

Professional wellness training for addiction treatment staff on recognizing burnout, managing vicarious trauma, and maintaining mental health.

Ethical Issues in Addiction Treatment

Foundation course for all addiction professionals on ethical principles, professional boundaries, confidentiality, and managing ethical dilemmas.

Evidence-Based Practice Implementation

Training for clinical supervisors on translating research evidence into practice, implementing EBP protocols, and monitoring treatment fidelity.

Supervision and Clinical Training Methods

Leadership certification for supervisors and trainers on effective clinical supervision, staff development, and quality assurance in addiction services.

Telehealth Delivery in Addiction Care

Technology and clinical training for providers on delivering effective addiction treatment via telehealth, technology use, and regulatory compliance.

Harm Reduction Principles and Practices

Professional training for clinicians and community workers on implementing harm reduction strategies, syringe services, and meeting clients where they are.

Needle Exchange Program Operations

Technical and operational training for staff managing syringe services programs, including safety protocols, supply management, and client engagement.

Hepatitis C Screening and Linkage Care

Medical training for addiction staff on HCV identification, testing procedures, treatment linkage, and preventing transmission in patient populations.

HIV Prevention and Testing in Addiction

Healthcare training on HIV prevention, testing, treatment adherence, and integrating HIV care with addiction treatment services.

Community Resources and Referral Network

Practical workshop for case managers and counselors on mapping community resources, building referral partnerships, and care coordination systems.

Recovery Housing Coordination and Standards

Training for housing coordinators and program managers on recovery housing models, resident placement, and maintaining quality residential standards.

Employment and Vocational Services

Skills training for vocational counselors on job readiness, skills assessment, employer engagement, and supporting employment in addiction recovery.

12-Step and Mutual Support Groups

Foundation training for clinicians on 12-step programs, alternatives, mutual support integration, and facilitating peer recovery communities.

Medication Interactions and Safety Monitoring

Clinical training for nurses and pharmacists on drug-drug interactions, monitoring adverse effects, and safety protocols in addiction medication management.

Specialized Testing for Substance Detection

Advanced lab training on hair testing, saliva testing, and emerging detection methods for substance monitoring in addiction treatment programs.

Quality Improvement in Addiction Services

Management training on implementing QI methodologies, outcome measurement, data analysis, and continuous improvement in addiction treatment organizations.