Understand Addictions and Support others through one of life’s toughest challenges
Whether you’re personally affected or support friends, family, or clients, this addiction counselling course provides essential knowledge and practical skills to help those struggling with addictive behaviours—from drugs and alcohol to shopping and more. Addictions go beyond a simple desire—they change behaviour and create a powerful dependence. Research shows addiction actually alters brain structure and function, which is why overcoming it can be so challenging.
This course is suitable for:
- Aspiring Counsellors & Support Workers
Those looking to start or build a career in counselling, social work, or community support roles where addiction is a common issue. - Healthcare Professionals
Nurses, psychologists, therapists, or general practitioners wanting to deepen their understanding of addiction and improve how they support clients or patients. - Educators & Youth Workers
Teachers, school counsellors, and youth support workers who want to better understand addiction and provide informed guidance to young people. - Family Members & Friends
Individuals who have loved ones struggling with addiction and want to learn how to support them effectively. - Human Services & Welfare Workers
People working in community services, rehabilitation centres, or non-profits focused on mental health, addiction recovery, or social welfare. - Anyone Interested in Addiction Science & Behaviour
People curious about how addiction works and seeking foundational knowledge for personal or professional reasons.
What You’ll Learn
This course covers a wide range of addiction types and explains the addiction process both behaviourally and physiologically. You’ll explore effective counselling methods and techniques to develop tailored solutions for individuals impacted by addiction.
How the Course Works
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Complete 9 self-guided lessons at your own pace
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Interactive quizzes at the end of each lesson help track your progress
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A final online assessment lets you earn a Certificate of Completion once you pass (60% or more)
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Study anytime, anywhere—100% online
Please note: this is a self-guided short course and does not include tutor support.
There are 9 Lessons in this course:
1. Drug and Addiction Counselling
2. Types of Addiction
3. Addiction and Comorbidity
4. Alcohol Use and Dependence
5. Counselling and the Individual with Alcohol-related Problems
6. Substance abuse and Dependence
7. Counselling the Individual with Substance-related problems
8. Counselling for Addictive Behaviours
9. The Healthcare Team Support Networks and Specific Groups