This course prepares therapists to deal with addiction when it shows up in clinical practice. It defines addiction and points out the key signs and symptoms that allow early identification. Participants study screening methods that work, brief interventions, and how and when to refer a client onward. Case studies and group discussion give therapists a chance to apply the material to realistic scenarios, so they finish ready to support clients who struggle with addiction.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to
- Understand and identify the disease of Addiction
- Determine strategies to effectively provide intervention
- Implement learning using practical examples and case studies
Syllabus:
Introduction
Objective #1: Understand and identify addiction
- Define addiction according to DSM and SAMSHA
- How to spot common signs of addiction
- DSM symptoms of addiction
Objective #2: Discuss strategies for intervening with addiction
- How to effectively screen for addiction
- Discuss brief treatment and interventions
- When and how to make a referral
Objective #3: Implement learning with practical examples
- Case study
- Group discussion to apply to practice
Summary/Q&A
Social workers completing this course receive 2 Addiction/Clinical asynchronous continuing education credits.
For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 2 hours of Addiction/Clinical continuing education training.
Instructor: Ashley Esry, LCSW, LCAS
Recording Date: April 17, 2025
CEUS On-Demand, LLC, provider #2274, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 08/7/2026 - 08/6/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 2hrs Clinical continuing education credits.
CEUs On-Demand, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CEUs On-Demand, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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