Alcohol and Drug Counseling Course
This course equips participants with essential skills for effective alcohol and drug counselling, focusing on assessment, treatment planning, ethical practices, and family involvement to support client recovery and professional sustainability.

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Alcohol and Drug Counselling Course provides practical tools to evaluate alcohol and substance use, apply DSM-5 criteria, and utilise evidence-based screening tools. Learn motivational interviewing, short-term treatment planning, relapse prevention, family involvement, safety planning, and ethical record-keeping while building self-awareness, boundaries, and self-care for sustainable, effective work with clients.
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Develop skills
- Motivational Interviewing basics: engage hesitant clients quickly.
- Quick AUD evaluation: apply DSM-5, AUDIT, and simple screens confidently.
- Short-term treatment planning: create 8–12 week CBT and relapse plans swiftly.
- Ethical risk handling: record, safety plan, and refer in high-risk situations.
- Family-focused care: involve partners safely while safeguarding confidentiality.
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