Advanced Certificate in Addiction Recovery Program Regeneration

• Advanced Neurobiology of Addiction: Understanding the complex changes in the brain that occur with addiction and how these changes affect behavior and recovery.
• Pharmacotherapy in Addiction Recovery: Exploring the various medications used to treat addiction, their mechanisms of action, and their effectiveness in different populations.
• Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis of Substance Use Disorders: Learning to assess and diagnose substance use disorders using evidence-based tools and criteria.
• Motivational Interviewing and Other Evidence-Based Treatment Approaches: Developing skills in motivational interviewing and other evidence-based treatment approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy and contingency management.
• Group Therapy in Addiction Recovery: Understanding the role of group therapy in addiction recovery and learning to facilitate group therapy sessions effectively.
• Trauma-Informed Care in Addiction Recovery: Understanding the link between trauma and addiction, and learning to provide trauma-informed care to individuals in recovery.
• Cultural Competence in Addiction Recovery: Learning to provide culturally competent care to individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those from different racial, ethnic, and sexual minority backgrounds.
• Ethical Considerations in Addiction Recovery: Exploring ethical considerations in addiction recovery, including confidentiality, informed consent, and patient autonomy.
• Recovery Support Services and Community Resources: Learning about recovery support services and community resources that can support individuals in recovery, including peer support, housing, and vocational services.
• Program Development and Evaluation in Addiction Recovery: Learning to develop, implement, and evaluate addiction recovery programs using evidence-based practices and quality improvement strategies.