Addiction Counselling

This is an IEAC Accredited Course to help you learn and understand Addiction Counselling.

Addiction Counselling is a specialised area of counselling which seeks to help those with a range of addictions regain control of their lives. The types of substances which people may become dependent upon include illicit drugs (cannabis, heroin, cocaine, etc.) and legal drugs (alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, over-the-counter medications and prescription medications).

This comprehensive course provides an in-depth exploration of severe addiction, its underlying causes, and the practical methods used to support individuals on the path to recovery. It also addresses the emotional, psychological, and social factors linked to addiction, such as trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, and suicide. The aim is not only to reduce harmful behaviours but to support long-term recovery, emotional wellbeing, and improved quality of life.

This course is ideal for aspiring or existing counsellors, support workers, healthcare professionals, and volunteers who want to work with individuals affected by addiction. It is also suitable for those with personal or lived experience who wish to develop practical counselling skills and a deeper understanding of addiction and recovery.

Upon completion, there is a final assessment that can be undertaken at any time, day or night; and you will be awarded a coveted: IEAC (International Education Accreditation Council) Certificate, which will have your name on it, including full course details.

THE LESSONS IN THIS COURSE COVER THE FOLLOWING:

Lesson 1: DRUG AND ADDICTION COUNSELLING

Neurotransmitters and Neurons
The Reward System
Tolerance
Withdrawal
Dependence
Substance Abuse
Review what you have been learning

Lesson 2: TYPES of ADDICTION 

Biological Influences
Psychological Influences
Alcohol
Tobacco
Caffeine
Behavioural Addictions

Lesson 3: ADDICTIONS & COMORBIDITY

Social Anxiety
Negative Reinforcement
Personality Issues
Wernicke-Korsakoff’s Syndrome
Cognitive Deficits
Alcoholic Hallucinosis
Suicide Risk
Cannabis Use
Other Substances

Lesson 4: ALCOHOL USE AND DEPENDENCE

Foetal Alcohol Syndrome
Alcohol Withdrawal
Driving
How Long Does Alcohol Stay in Your Bloodstream?
Machinery/Accidents at Work
Hospitalisations
Relationships
Crimes
Physical Health
Mortality

Lesson 5: COUNSELLING THE INDIVIDUAL WITH ALCOHOL RELATED PROBLEMS

Assessing the Drinker
Drinking History
Motivational Interviewing
Drinking Diary
Hazardous Drinking
Higher Risk or Harmful Drinking
Dependent Drinking
Topirimate
Baclofen
Naltrexone
Disulfiram (more commonly known as Antabuse)
Campral
Ondansetron (Zofran)
Chantix
Gabapentin
Extended Brief Intervention
Family Therapy
Group Work
Multicultural Differences

Lesson 6: SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE

Caffeine
Cannabis
Hallucinogens
Inhalants
Heroin
Sedatives
Anti Anxiety Drugs
Stimulants
Cocaine
Metaphetamines
Club Drugs
Tobacco

Lesson 7: COUNSELLING THE INDIVIDUAL WITH SUBSTANCE RELATED PROBLEMS

Motivational Enhancement Therapy
Medication
Behavioural Therapy
Residential Treatments
Other Treatments
Cocaine Addiction

Lesson 8: COUNSELLING FOR ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOURS

National Problem Gambling Clinics (UK)
Gamblers Anonymous
Gamcare (UK)
Shopping Addiction/Omniomania

Lesson 9: THE HEALTHCARE TEAM SUPPORT NETWORKS AND SPECIFIC GROUPS

Doctor
Drugs Keyworker
Government, Charity and Private Treatments
Outreach services
ECT – Electro Convulsive Therapy
Family Support
Review what you have been learning

FINAL ASSESSMENT 

HOW OUR COURSES WORK:

•    Enrol any time of day or night.
•    Start studying immediately or later (as you wish).
•    Upon enrolment, you will receive an email containing your “Username” and “Password”
•    Help desk – Contact us via email: info@homestudy.co.uk or call: + 44 (0) 1227 789 649
•    There are automated self-assessment tests at the end of each lesson.
•    At the end of the whole course, you are presented with an automated examination.
•    Gain a 60% pass and receive an: IEAC (International Education Accreditation Council) Certificate.