30-Hours Diploma in Alcohol Dependence: Evidence-Based Treatment
Credit hours
3
Learners examine alcohol dependence from several angles, including the neurobiology of addiction, how screening and assessment are carried out, and the medical and psychosocial treatments in use today. The units also cover co-occurring mental health conditions, relapse prevention and aftercare, and legal and safeguarding issues. It offers knowledge for support and allied roles, not a qualification to diagnose or treat.
What you'll cover
- 01Introduction to Alcohol Dependence and Addiction Science
- 02Neurobiology and Psychological Aspects of Alcohol Addiction
- 03Screening, Assessment, and Diagnosis of Alcohol Dependence
- 04Pharmacological Treatments and Medical Management
- 05Behavioural and Psychosocial Interventions
- 06Dual Diagnosis and Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorders
- 07Harm Reduction, Relapse Prevention, and Aftercare Planning
- 08Legal, Ethical, and Safeguarding Considerations in Alcohol Treatment
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