Drug & Alcohol Treatment Specialist

Stratford's drug and alcohol course has compiled vital information about drugs and their effects on the human body as well as a variety of valuable drug and alcohol treatment counseling methods. This course is an excellent way to gain access to a wealth of information compiled by professionals in this field.

Whether you are a concerned family member or are interested in a career as a drug and alcohol treatment specialist, Stratford's drug and alcohol course can help you learn how to appropriately help those who suffer with addiction.

Drug & Alcohol Treatment Specialist Course Outline

Module 1

Preparing to Counsel Others

• The Foundations of Human Behavior
• The Process of Socialization
• Social Issues in General
• Social Issues in the Workplace
• A Recipe for Psychological and Social Wellness
• Counseling Tasks and Competencies
• Recognizing Ambiguity and Complexity

Module 2

Drugs and Society Volume 1

• Effects of Drugs on Society and Dimensions of Drug Use
• Understanding Drug Use and Abuse
• Drug Use, Regulation and the Law
• Homeostatic Systems and Drugs
• How and Why Drugs Work
• CNS Depressants
• Pharmacological Effects of Alcohol
• Behavioral Effects of Alcohol

Module 3

Drugs and Society Volume 2

• Narcotics
• Stimulants
• Tobacco
• Hallucinogens
• Marijuana
• Inhalants
• OTC, Prescription and Herbal Drugs
• Drug Use within Major Subcultures
• Drug Abuse Prevention
• Treating Drug Dependence

Module 4

Substance Abuse Counseling

• Substance Abuse Counseling for the 21st Century
• Drugs and Their Effects
• Motivational Interviewing
• Assessment and Treatment Planning
• Helping Clients Change
• Empowering Clients through Group Work
• Maintaining Change in Substance Use Behavior
• Working with Families
• Programming Planning and Evaluation
• Preventing Substance Abuse