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We're offering you an IPHM & CPD-accredited addiction psychology online course for just £9 saving you 69% off Lead Academy's price of £29.

Addiction Psychology course

Unlock the fascinating world of human behaviour with this engaging Addiction Psychology course. Ideal for anyone looking to work in addiction support, mental health, or holistic healing, this course breaks down the complex psychological roots of addiction in a way that’s clear, structured, and genuinely interesting. From understanding what drives dependency to learning how to support recovery through proven models and therapies, the course opens the door to a career that truly makes a difference.

What to expect?

• Dive into core concepts like the moral, psychological, medical, and socio-cultural models of addiction, then explore real-world applications from harm reduction to community outreach.
• Lessons also cover effective treatment options, including counselling, therapy, and pharmacotherapy, plus how parenting styles and family dynamics play a role in shaping addiction behaviours.
• By the end of this addiction psychology online course, learners will be equipped to navigate the tricky landscape of drug policies, co-dependency, and recovery with both confidence and compassion.

Course Modules:

• Welcome to the course!
• Module 1 - Introduction: Get to know the instructor and explore what the course has to offer, including its goals and structure.
• Module 2 - Theories of Addiction: Learn about key addiction theories, including the Psychological Model, the Medical/Disease Model, and the Socio-Cultural Model.
• Module 3 - Addiction Treatments: Explore treatment approaches such as Pharmacotherapy, the Minnesota Model, Counselling and Therapy, and the Harm Reduction Model in real-world practice.
• Module 4 - In Society: Understand drug policies, legislation, and decriminalisation; plus, dive into community outreach, education, harm reduction, abstinence, and substance-related issues in workplaces.
• Module 5 - Addiction in Families: Uncover the impact of addiction on families, including co-dependency, parenting styles, relapse dynamics, Al-Anon, and the intervention method.
• Module 6 - Working with Addiction: Discover what it means to be a ‘helper’, the qualities that matter, and the counselling and communication skills needed to support those in recovery.

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