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Addiction Psychology

3 enrolled 1h 53m of learning Updated Nov 2026
CertificateOn completion
1h 53mSelf-paced
21 lessonsOn the UISC learning portal
All LevelsNo prior training needed

Course curriculum

1 modules 21 lessons 1h 53m total
01 Addiction Psychology 21 lessons
  1. Introduction: About instructor & the course
  2. The Moral Model
  3. The Psychological Model
  4. The Medical / Disease Model
  5. The Socio-Cultural Model
  6. Pharmacotherapy
  7. The Minnesota Model
  8. Counselling and Therapy
  9. Harm Reduction Model
  10. Treatments in Practice
  11. Drug policies, Legislation and Decriminalisation
  12. Community change, Outreach, Harm Reduction or Abstinence
  13. Alcohol and Drug education
  14. Alcohol- and drug related issues in the workplace
  15. Codependency, Children of alcoholic families, parenting styles, family factors
  16. Relapse for families, ‘letting go’, dependent attitudes and dependent behaviours
  17. Al-Anon
  18. The Intervention Approach
  19. Why be a ‘helper’
  20. ‘Helper’ qualities and attitudes
  21. Counselling / ‘helping’ skills

About this course

Addiction Psychology Course teaches you everything on the topic thoroughly from scratch so you can achieve a professional certificate for free to showcase your achievement in professional life. This Addiction Psychology Course is a comprehensive, instructor-guided course, designed to provide a detailed understanding of the nature of the related sector and your key roles within it.

To become successful in your profession, you must have a specific set of skills to succeed in today’s competitive world. In this in-depth training course, you will develop the most in-demand skills to kickstart your career, as well as upgrade your existing knowledge & skills.

The training materials of this course are available online for you to learn at your own pace and fast-track your career with ease.

  • Accredited by CPD
  • Instant e-certificate
  • Fully online, interactive course with Professional voice-over
  • Self paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone friendly
  • 24/7 Learning Assistance
  • Discounts on bulk purchases

Who should take the course

Anyone with a knack for learning new skills can take this Addiction Psychology Course. While this comprehensive training is popular for preparing people for job opportunities in the relevant fields, it also helps to advance your career for promotions.

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Accreditation

All of our courses, including this Addiction Psychology Course, are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.

Course Curriculum

The detailed curriculum outline of our Addiction Psychology Course is as follows:

About

  • Introduction: About instructor & the course

Theories of Addiction

  • The Moral Model
  • The Psychological Model
  • The Medical / Disease Model
  • The Socio-Cultural Model

Addiction Treatments

  • Pharmacotherapy
  • The Minnesota Model
  • Counselling and Therapy
  • Harm Reduction Model
  • Treatments in Practice

Addiction in Society

  • Drug policies, Legislation and Decriminalisation
  • Community change, Outreach, Harm Reduction or Abstinence
  • Alcohol and Drug education
  • Alcohol- and drug related issues in the workplace

Addiction in Families

  • Codependency, Children of alcoholic families, parenting styles, family factors
  • Relapse for families, ‘letting go’, dependent attitudes and dependent behaviours
  • Al-Anon
  • The Intervention Approach

Working with Addiction

  • Why be a ‘helper’
  • ‘Helper’ qualities and attitudes
  • Counselling / ‘helping’ skills

Your certificate

CPD certificate — download it when you finish

Issued the moment you complete the final module. Every certificate lists the course aims and objectives, anticipated learning outcomes, the quality-assurance process — the elements required for verifiable CPD. Non-registrants can use it as CQC training evidence and for appraisals.

Aims & objectives Learning outcomes Unique certificate number

Common questions

Where do I take the course?

On the UISC learning portal. "Enrol now" takes you to this course there, where you pay securely, get your login and study at your own pace. Your certificate is issued there when you finish.

When can I start?

Immediately. Access opens the moment your order is confirmed and you can learn from any device, in any order, as many times as you like.

How is the course assessed?

A short multiple-choice or scenario-based assessment at the end of the course with instant results. You can retake it as many times as you need at no extra cost.

Can I enrol my whole team?

Yes. Organisations can buy multiple places on one invoice and receive a training record for every learner. Contact us for team pricing.

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