Addiction Studies courses in Ireland

Much of insular history is determined by connections forged across the seas. This module explores significant times and places in insular history where this dynamic played an especially important role. Beginning with an introduction to Ireland and Britain at the close of the Late Antique period, this module covers themes such as the dynamics of…

Learn the challenges and strategies for overcoming addiction and preventing relapse in this free online training course. This free addiction management course will show you how addiction rewires the brain and explore proven psychological and therapeutic approaches for lasting recovery. Discover the neurobiology of addiction, the psychology of compulsive behaviour, and the social factors that…

M.Sc. in Addiction Recovery programme is designed for addiction recovery practitioners working across addiction and health support services. Closing date for application: 31 July Click here for further information on modules/subjects, register your interest, and apply.  

The aim of this course is to provide participants with a broad overview of key theoretical frameworks in relation to substance misuse and dependence, and to enable them to develop basic helping and intervention skills. This course focuses on introducing participants to current debates on addiction. On completion, participants will have become familiar with contemporary…

Programme Overview  The aims of the Approaches to Treatment and Rehabilitation module are to provide an understanding of a range of models and approaches to the treatment of addiction problems. To provide an historical overview of approaches and rehabilitation to substance abuse. To develop an understanding of treatment and rehabilitation as central tenet of the National…

BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Addiction Studies is delivered by the Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences (ICHAS) and is available part-time. The course is highly interactive and it has been designed specifically for those who want to become competent professional practitioners in counselling and addiction-related areas. This course has been designed…

The aim of this blended online Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree in Applied Addiction and Community Development programme is to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities of learners in the theory and practice of applied addiction studies and community development. The purpose of the programme is to build the capacity of community drugs workers and…

Programme Overview  An Cosán is working in partnership with IT Carlow to develop a blended online Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Community Development (NFQ Level 7).  Learners who complete Stage 1 at Level 6 of the NFQ (60 credits) are eligible to exit the programme with a “Certificate in Leadership and Community Development” (Minor…

Participant Profile: This course is suitable for those who already work with or intend to work within homeless and/or drug services and those engaged in community development. The course is intended to give the learner competencies and knowledge necessary to meet the various needs of substance users and to assist them in making choices regarding…

Learn strategies for drug and alcohol awareness, community action, and addiction recovery with this free online course. Have you ever wondered how drugs and alcohol quietly affect our lives, reducing productivity and weakening the fabric of society? This course offers practical insights to help you understand their impact, raise awareness, and promote mindful living. This…

Learn about drugs misuse and how to promote a drug-free work environment from this free online course. In this free online Drug-Free Workplace training course, you will learn about the signs and impacts of drug misuse, the stages of drug addiction, the protocol for dealing with addiction, and what policies can be put in place…

Programme Overview  The aims of this module are to introduce students to best practice in the area of preventative education and family support in an Irish context and to provide a general introduction to prevention education theory & practice.  Format Induction Day: Full Day Face to Face workshop (10am-4pm) Online Sessions: Once a week for 2 hours…

Learn about drug misuse, drug abuse, addiction and strategies for their safe use in this free online course. This course explains the differences between drug misuse, drug abuse, and addiction, including critical risk factors associated with drug misuse. Next, it covers topics such as chronic pain and controlled substances, mental illness and controlled substances, and…

Course structure Our Addiction course is delivered as follows: Week 1: Meaning and Nature. Multiple conceptions of addiction in current practice, reflecting more than substance-related issues. Addiction and Psychiatry Week 2: Current neuro-biological, psychological, sociological and cultural understanding of the causes of addiction. Overview of different theoretical positions in conceptualising addiction (i.e. Medical, Religious, Psychological etc.) Week…

This free online social work course explains how to help people overcome addiction as an outreach worker in the UK. Do you want to become a substance misuse outreach worker and help people overcome addiction and improve their lives? This social work course explains how to identify substance misusers and explores the nature of the…

Programme Overview  The Nature and Context of Addiction programme will introduce students to the meaning and nature of addiction. Will provide an overview of predominant theories of causation – biological, psychological, sociological and cultural. Will introduce students to the theoretical orientations in the treatment of addiction – medical, pharmacological, spiritual, psychological and psychoanalytic. Will provide…

This free online course teaches about Methamphetamine Addiction Disorder, its effects and available treatments. Nicknamed ‘crystal’, ‘zoom’, ‘crank’, ‘tweak’, ‘ice’ or simply ‘poor man’s cocaine’, methamphetamine is a synthetic drug that affects the central nervous system. The abuse of this drug today is a widespread menace around the globe and a challenge to health and…