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 shape recovery. Whether you are a healthcare professional, social worker, counsellor, or student, the course will provide you with knowledge, compassion, and confidence.
| College | Alison |
| Course ID | 195141 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 1.5-3 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | What You Will Learn In This Free Course • Define key concepts in addiction management • Explain the neurobiological mechanisms of addiction • Describe the psychological and behavioural factors contributing to the persistence of addictive behaviours • Identify the social, cultural, and environmental influences that shape addiction risk and recovery outcomes • Discuss the different forms of addiction and recognise the signs and symptoms • Recall the nature of relapse and distinguish between slips and full relapses • Review personal relapse triggers and early warning signs, and develop a personalised plan to prevent relapse • Apply practical tools and exercises to rebuild confidence, emotional resilience, and commitment • Assess the impact of stigma and systemic barriers on access to addiction treatment and recovery support • Illustrate empathetic and non-judgemental communication when discussing addiction-related issues |
| Course Code | 7699 |
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