Drug and Alcohol Counseling Course
This Drug and Alcohol Counselling Course gives you the clinical knowledge and hands-on skills to work confidently with clients facing substance use disorders. From diagnostic assessment to relapse prevention, every module is built around real-world practice. Start building a career that makes a measurable difference in people's lives.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
You will gain a thorough understanding of addiction as a biopsychosocial disease, including its neurological, psychological, and social dimensions. You will learn to conduct structured intake interviews, apply diagnostic criteria, and write professional assessment reports. The course covers motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioural techniques, and group facilitation skills. You will also study co-occurring mental health disorders, trauma-informed care, and culturally responsive practice. By the end, you will be prepared to create treatment plans, lead individual and group sessions, and support long-term recovery.
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Develop skills
- Diagnostic Assessment: Apply standardised screening tools to accurately identify substance use severity.
- Treatment Planning: Build individualised, SMART-goal-driven plans aligned with evidence-based interventions.
- Motivational Interviewing: Use core MI skills to resolve client ambivalence and strengthen change talk.
- Relapse Prevention: Develop comprehensive written relapse prevention plans tailored to each client.
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