Drug & Alcohol Treatment Specialist

Stratford’s drug and alcohol specialist course is an excellent first step in learning more about drug addiction treatment. Whether you already have a career in counseling, or want to learn more this topic for personal reasons, Stratford's program can help you gain valuable knowledge to assist those in need.

This detailed program covers drugs and their side effects as well as positive ways to successfully counsel individuals who may be plagued by drug and alcohol dependency.

Students can study at home at a pace that is most convenient for them to learn more about this career field.

Drug & Alcohol Treatment Specialist 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

Drug & Alcohol Treatment Specialist 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

Drug & Alcohol Treatment Specialist 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

Drug & Alcohol Treatment Specialist 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

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This educational program is an introductory course designed to help students gain knowledge necessary for the vocational application of this subject. Completion of this program does not fulfill the legal requirements of particular provincial licenses or certifications, which may require additional training or apprenticeships. One or more of the course subjects/textbooks may vary as courses are updated.