: The Drug & Alcohol Counselor Professional Program prepares individuals to work compassionately and effectively with people impacted by substance use disorders. Through a progressive two?level structure, the program equips learners with foundational knowledge and evidence?based practices to support individuals in recovery, address addiction?related behaviors, and promote long?term sobriety. With no prerequisites required, this program offers an accessible pathway into addiction counseling and recovery?focused roles across diverse treatment settings.
: Upon completion of this program, learners are eligible to sit for the Certified Recovery Coach (RCC / PRC / CRSS) exam.
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Lesson 1
Drug and Alcohol Counseling – Level 1
Module 1: Basics of Abuse and Addiction
Module 2: Commonly Abused Chemicals I
Module 3: Commonly Abused Chemicals II
Module 4: The Many Faces of Substance Abuse
Module 5: Understanding Substance Abuse Disorders
Module 6: The Treatment of Addiction
Module 7: Other Issues in Chemical Dependence
Drug and Alcohol Counseling – Level 2
Module 1: Counseling – The Initial Hours
Module 2: Biopsychosocial Interview and Treatment Planning
Module 3: Individual Treatment and Group Therapy
Module 4: Drugs of Abuse and Recovery Skills
Module 5: Twelve?Step Programs and Recovery Models
Module 6: Special Problems and Adolescent Treatment
Module 7: Family Systems and the Clinical Team
Module 8: Continuing Care and Effective Counseling Practices
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