Drug and Alcohol Dependence: The Problem, The Solution, and Co-Occurring Disorders (3 hours)
- Credit Hours: 3 Hours
- Author: William Loving
- Price: $39.00
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the disease concept of chemical dependency as a central nervous system disorder affecting the brain's reward center.
- Distinguish between substance abuse and substance dependence based on patterns of use and capacity for behavioral control.
- Compare evidence-based treatment approaches for chemical dependency, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and 12-Step facilitation.
- Differentiate between detoxification and recovery as distinct phases of the treatment process.
- Identify common co-occurring psychiatric disorders in chemically dependent individuals, including bipolar disorder, major depression, anxiety disorders, and PTSD.
- Explain the diagnostic process for identifying co-occurring disorders and the implications for integrated treatment planning.
Package Contents
Course Details
Course Description: Drug and Alcohol Dependence The Problem, The Solution, and Co-Occurring Disorders covers the disease model of chemical dependency, approaches to treatment and recovery, and the diagnosis of co-occurring psychiatric disorders. It is designed for healthcare and behavioral health professionals who work with patients affected by alcohol and drug addiction. The course examines how chemical dependency functions as a brain disorder, reviews treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and 12-Step facilitation, and explains how to identify and distinguish psychiatric conditions such as bipolar disorder, major depression, PTSD, and anxiety disorders in chemically dependent individuals. It is taught by William Loving, M.D., a board-certified psychiatrist and American Society of Addiction Medicine-certified addictionist with 25 years of experience treating psychiatric and chemically dependent patients.
Date: Ongoing
Distance Learning Method: Asynchronous Reading
Target Audience: Social Workers, Substance Abuse Counselors, Criminal Justice Professionals
Refund Policy: If you request a refund within 30 days of placing your order (and prior to submitting any exams / completing any courses) we will gladly issue a refund of your money, less the processing fee and handling charge.
Course Interactivity: None
Posttest Requirements: Must score 80% or better to pass. Tests can be taken multiple times to obtain passing score.
Course Completion Requirements: Passing score on posttest. Submission of course evaluation. Course date of completion is recorded at this point.
Certificate of Completion: Issued when course is completed, available for download in Student Center
System Requirements: Internet access
About the Instructor
William Loving
William M. Loving, MD is a board certified psychiatrist (January 1981) and an addictionist certified by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (April 1989). He graduated from the University Of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 1974. He was given the Physician Excellence Award at Seton Shoal Creek Hospital in 1991, and received the Exemplary Psychiatrist Award by NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) in 1995. He has 25 years experience treating psychiatric and chemically dependent patients. He is medical director of CORE Health in Dripping Springs, Texas, which is a residential treatment center for disabled psychiatric patients and a post-acute rehabilitation center for traumatic brain injuries. He is also medical director of Texas Star Recovery Program in Austin, Texas, which is a detoxification hospital and inpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation center. He has written numerous articles on chemical dependency for the Travis County Medical Society Journal, Recovery Today, and the Texas Medical Society Journal
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