Substance Misuse - Live Online (7 CE)

Course Title: Substance Misuse (7 CE)

CE Hours: 7

Target Audience: Psychologists, LMFTs, Social Workers, LPCCs, LEP, Substance Abuse Counselors, Nurses, and Mental Health Practitioners

Course Level: Introductory

Content By: Tim Grigsby, PhD

Course Reviewer: Jen Kolb, LCSW

Bio: Jennifer Kolb, LCSW; Social Work Consultant, reviewed and determined the course meets requirements for continuing education in the field of social work. This course is appropriate for masters and clinical level social workers. Jennifer graduated with a Master’s degree in Social Work with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Louisville, Kentucky. She specializes in school-based psychotherapy with children and adolescents, as well as licensing exam coaching and preparation.

Course Format: This is a live, interactive online course taught by an instructor via Zoom. Participants are required to attend the live online workshop, participate in group discussion, and complete the course evaluation before earning the certificate of attendance.

Course Description: This presentation comprises an overview of the substance categories listed in DSM-5-TR to which clients may become addicted. Different models of addiction are discussed to address the complex interaction between biological, psychological and psychosocial contributors to substance abuse and addiction. Techniques for assessment and outpatient treatment are also presented.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify and describe the three main groups of psychoactive substances.
2. List and explain three models of addiction.
3. Identify three biological factors for addiction and explain the ways in which these factors influence the prevalence of addiction for individuals seeking counseling in this area.
4. Identify and describe three evidence-based treatments for substance addiction that can be used when working with clients.
5. List two evidence-based methods for relapse prevention.

Course Completion Requirements:

Attendees must be present for the duration of the training as evidenced by the attendance report generated by Zoom, as well as complete the course evaluation to receive a certificate of credit. 

Evaluation:

The course evaluation is accessible in your student account. After completing the training, log into your GGS student account to complete the course evaluation. 

How certificate is issued:

Upon verification of attendance and completion of the course evaluation, each participant will be able to access a personal CE certificate of attendance in their student account.