Understanding Addiction – Neurologically, Physically, Socially, Emotionally (3HR)

In a recent survey, it’s estimated over 65% of adults have experienced addiction, or been affected by a loved one with addiction. This training will be a crash course in explaining what addiction is, what factors cause addiction, and what you as a clinician can do when working with someone who may have a drinking or drug problem. We will explore various theories and myths about addiction, as well as evidence-based interventions and approaches to treatment through lectures, videos, group discussions, and case studies.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Define the core concepts of addiction
• Differentiate and develop treatment approaches based on the models of addiction
• Analyze how addiction affects the family and discuss treatment interventions at the individual and family level 
• Apply learning to case studies & develop a support plan

Social workers completing this course receive 3 General/Substance Specific asynchronous continuing education credits.

For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 3 hours of General Skill Building, Clinical, and Substance Specific continuing education training.

Course Instructor: Ashley Esry, LCSW, LCAS