Course Category: Addictions, Substance Use

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Addiction and Autonomy: New 1.75 credits

Why emotional dysregulation in additional impairs autonomy and why it matters

This article explores the relationship between addiction, emotional dysregulation, and autonomy. It challenges the prevailing view that addiction impairs autonomy only when addicts consume drugs against their will. Instead, it...

Emotional Disregulation

Addictions, Substance Use

No Cost Materials

Reading-Based Online

The Role of Stress, Trauma, and Negative Affect in Alcohol Misuse and Alcohol Use Disorder in Women New 1 credit

This article addresses the emerging public health crisis of alcohol misuse and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) in the United States, focusing on recent increases in binge drinking, heavy drinking, and...

Anxiety, Trauma, Recovery Oriented, Depression, Alcohol, Women

Addictions, Substance Use

Gender Issues

Clinical Disorders (Adult)

Clinical Topics & Methods

No Cost Materials

Reading-Based Online

E-cigarette Use Behaviors of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Youth in the Contiguous United States: New 1 credit

Insights from the Monitoring the Future Study (2018–2019)

This course focuses on examining e-cigarette use among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) youth in the continental United States, utilizing data from the Monitoring the Future Study...

Youth, E-cigarette, Asian American, Tobacco/Smoking, AANHPI, Race & Ethnicity

Clinical Topics & Methods

Children and Adolescents

Addictions, Substance Use

No Cost Materials

Reading-Based Online

"Letting Go and Staying Connected": New 1 credit

Substance Use Outcomes from a Developmentally Targeted Intervention for Parents of College Students

This course examines the use of a handbook titled "First Years Away from Home: Letting Go and Staying Connected," designed to increase parental interaction with students during their first semester...

Youth, Prevention Education, Young Adult, School/University, Addiction Theory

Addictions, Substance Use

Children and Adolescents

Couples, Family

No Cost Materials

Reading-Based Online

Children of Parents With Addiction: Hidden Burdens and Resiliencies New 3 credits

The effects of addiction on families are typically included in addiction courses, less so effects on children. This presentation teaches how one out of 4 children are affected by trauma...

Children and Adolescents

Addictions, Substance Use

Material Cost $30

Recorded Webinar

The Effect of Significant-Other Involvement in Treatment for Substance Use Disorders: 1.25 credits

A Meta-Analysis

This statistically heavy meta-analysis examines the impact of significant-other involvement in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatments compared to individually-based therapies. The study screened 4,901 records and analyzed data from 16...

Evidence Based Interventions, Couples, Counseling Services

Addictions, Substance Use

No Cost Materials

Reading-Based Online

Conduct Problems and Depressive Symptoms in Association With Problem Gambling and Gaming: 2.75 credits

A systematic review

In this pilot study, the feasibility of implementing a digital and remotely delivered Measurement-Based Care (MBC) system into substance use disorder (SUD) treatment in a community setting was evaluated. The...

Depression, Gaming, Measurement Based Care(MBC), Gamble

Clinical Topics & Methods

Addictions, Substance Use

No Cost Materials

Reading-Based Online

A Novel, Integrated Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Co-occurring Posttraumatic Stress and Substance Use Disorders: 1.5 credits

A Case Study

This article discusses the co-occurrence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorders (SUD) and the lack of evidence-based treatments for this comorbidity. It introduces a novel integrated cognitive-behavioral...

Trauma, Co-Occurring Disorders, Evidence Based Interventions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

Addictions, Substance Use

Clinical Topics & Methods

No Cost Materials

Reading-Based Online

Food Addiction and Tobacco Use Disorder: 1.25 credits

Common Liability and Shared Mechanisms

This narrative review explores the parallels between food addiction and tobacco use disorder, highlighting the need for a better understanding of their overlap. The review examines literature on prevalence, biology,...

Neuroscience, Tobacco

Clinical Topics & Methods

Addictions, Substance Use

No Cost Materials

Reading-Based Online

A Review of Contingency Management for the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders 1 credit

Adaptation for underserved populations, use of experimental technologies, and personalized optimization strategies.

This review focuses on contingency management (CM), a behavior-modification method that utilizes reinforcement for desired behaviors, in the treatment of substance-use disorders (SUDs). The objective is to discuss three critical...

Alcohol, Minorities, Opioids, Contingency Management

Addictions, Substance Use

No Cost Materials

Reading-Based Online

Opioid-Overdose Reduction Continuum of Care Approach (ORCCA) 3.75 credits

Practice Guide 2023

The purpose of this article is to provide guidance and resources for individuals involved in responding to the opioid crisis in their communities. Developed based on the Opioid-Overdose Reduction Continuum...

Evidence Based Interventions, Harm Reduction, Opioids

Addictions, Substance Use

No Cost Materials

Reading-Based Online

Scoping Review of Interventions to Link Individuals to Substance Use Services At Discharge from Jail 1.25 credits

This article presents a review of the published literature identifying studies that evaluated interventions to link individuals to substance use disorder services upon community re-entry from jail and to describe...

Criminal Justice, Opioids

Forensic, Criminal Justice

Addictions, Substance Use

No Cost Materials

Reading-Based Online

The Impact of Pharmacotherapy of Childhood-Onset Psychiatric Disorders on the Development of Substance Use Disorders 1 credit

This intermediate and above level course is tailored for counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, and social workers seeking to enhance their expertise. Participants at the intermediate and above levels...

Adolescents, Co-Occurring Disorders, Depression, Prescription Drugs, Pharmacotherapy, Attentention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity (ADHD)

Addictions, Substance Use

Medical Health, Pharmacology

No Cost Materials

Reading-Based Online

U.S. Military Veterans and the Opioid Overdose Crisis: a Review of Risk Factors and Prevention Efforts 1 credit

This course addresses opioid-related overdose among U.S. military veterans, examining the multifaceted nature of the issue beyond pharmacology and emphasizing tailored interventions that consider physiological, psychological, and socio-structural influences. **This...

Prevention, Harm Reduction, Opioids, Veteran

Addictions, Substance Use

No Cost Materials

Reading-Based Online

Rethinking Unhealthy Alcohol Use in the United States: A Structured Review 1 credit

This course provides a comprehensive examination of alcohol consumption patterns and their impact on public health in the U.S. Through a structured review of existing literature, the article explores various...

Alcohol

Addictions, Substance Use

No Cost Materials

Reading-Based Online

Cumulative Exposure to Traumatic Events and Craving Among Women in Residential Treatment for Substance Use Disorder: 1 credit

The role of emotion dysregulation and mindfulness disposition

This study examined the association between cumulative exposure to traumatic events, emotion dysregulation, and mindfulness disposition on substance use craving in a sample of predominantly Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black women...

Trauma, Craving

Addictions, Substance Use

Gender Issues

No Cost Materials

Reading-Based Online

Brain Interrupted 1.5 credits

Early Life Traumatic Brain Injury and Addiction Vulnerability

This is a research intensive course. Recent reports provide evidence for increased risk of substance use disorders (SUD) among patients with a history of early-life traumatic brain injury (TBI). Preclinical...

Traumatic Brain Injury

Addictions, Substance Use

No Cost Materials

Reading-Based Online

Treating Addiction A Guide for Professionals - Part 4 8 credits

This course challenges the predominant focus on abstinence in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment and explores nonabstinence psychosocial interventions, especially for drug use disorders. Part 4 focuses on practical issues...

Harm Reduction

Addictions, Substance Use

Material Cost $57

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