Specialized Training

Addiction & Substance Use Counseling

ADDICTION TRAINING

Substance Use & Recovery Training

Build the skills to assess, support, intervene, and coordinate care for individuals affected by substance use and addiction-related challenges.

Courses are organized by focus area. Some courses may appear across multiple categories based on relevance.

Addiction is a chronic, complex condition characterized by the compulsive use of a substance or engagement in a behavior despite harmful consequences. It is often accompanied by physical, psychological, and social challenges, and it affects the brain’s reward, motivation, and decision-making systems. Addiction is considered a medical disorder and can involve substances such as drugs and alcohol, as well as behaviors that interfere with healthy functioning.

Addiction training prepares professionals to support individuals and families through prevention, assessment, intervention, treatment support, and recovery-oriented care. These courses focus on practical skills used in addiction and behavioral health settings, including risk assessment, motivational interviewing, case management, referrals, documentation, and client-centered support strategies.

Sole Source Recognition

Approved training aligned with recognized addiction, behavioral health, and substance use professional standards and certification pathways.

Core Skills You’ll Build

  • Assessment & Risk Identification – Recognize behavioral, emotional, and environmental risk factors
  • Motivational Support – Use client-centered strategies to encourage change and engagement
  • Case Management & Care Coordination – Connect clients with services, resources, and ongoing support
  • Documentation & Progress Tracking – Maintain accurate, ethical, and effective records
  • Intervention & Recovery Support – Strengthen practical support strategies for treatment and recovery settings
  • Advocacy & Community Resources – Promote access to care and recovery-oriented community support