Introduction to Addictive Disorders

1.5 Hours | 1.5 CEs

This on-demand professional training program on Introduction to Addictive Disorders is presented by Regina Moro, PhD. This free program is part of Palo Alto University's At the Forefront of Mental Health series, in which PAU experts tackle pressing and emerging issues.

This program provides an overview of the treatment of addictive disorders. With many Americans struggling with addictive disorders personally or being affected due to someone in their close network’s struggle, all mental health professionals will likely interact with someone with an addictive disorder.

This program provide a basic foundation of knowledge for those interested in learning more about addictive disorders. We begin with an overview highlighting the prevalence of addictive disorders in the United States and explore how these rates have shifted throughout history. The next segment of the presentation explores etiological models for understanding how addictive disorders develop. The last portion of the presentation explore treatment models and settings utilized to provide these needed services, paying particular attention to evidence-based programs. Following attendance at this presentation, mental health professional attendees gain a foundational understanding of addictive disorders, how their clients may be affected, and what to do.

This program is intended for mental health professionals at all stages of their careers and who work in all specialties and environments. This is a broad training meant for anyone who has contact with humans in their job role.