Explore the impact and treatments of a combination of substance abuse and mental disorders in this free online course. ‘Dual diagnosis’ is a condition where mental disorders and substance abuse problems simultaneously appear. Also referred to as ‘co-occurring disorders’ (COD), this condition can severely impact the mental health of those affected. It is therefore prudent to understand such a dual diagnosis and how to deal with it. This course outlines the symptoms, impacts and treatments of dual diagnosis and trains you to help the community.
| College | Alison |
| Course ID | 191888 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Diploma |
| Course Duration | 10-15 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 | In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To • Discuss the menace of drug abuse and its various side effects • Describe addiction and related mental and physical health issues in detail • Identify the psychological, social, cultural and behavioural causes of substance abuse • Outline the best models, tools and interventions for treating substance abuse and related conditions • Indicate various psychological, medical, socio-cultural and behavioural approaches in treating substance abuse • Summarize the key findings of neuroplasticity, epigenetics and neurophysiology for overcoming addictions • Discuss how each dynamic of life is built into training and recovering from substance abuse • Recognize brief and early interventions for people struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues |
| Course Code | 108 |
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