Total CEs: |
2 |
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| * CE Type: | General | CE Hours: 2 |
| Course No.: |
20-642821 |
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| State Specific: | N/A | |
| *Some Boards distinguish between general CEs and other types. Please review your specific state requirements to learn more. | ||
Total CEs: 2 |
||
| * CE Type: | General | CE Hours: 2 |
| Course No.: |
20-642821 |
|
| State Specific: | N/A | |
| *Some Boards distinguish between general CEs and other types. Please review your specific state requirements to learn more. | ||
Approved for credit by:
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), ACEP No.: 6994
ACEonline, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6994. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. ACEonline, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of programs.
CE Broker, #50-23449
ACEonline, LLC is a registered provider with CE Broker, provider #50-23449.
If you enroll in a course registered with CE Broker, ACEonline, LLC will report your CEs to CE Broker on your behalf.
This course is registered with the following Boards:
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Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Counseling, and Mental Health Counseling
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Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
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South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors, and Psycho-Educational Specialists
Approved for credit by:
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), ACEP No.: 6994
ACEonline, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6994. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. ACEonline, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of programs.
CE Broker, #50-23449
ACEonline, LLC is a registered provider with CE Broker, provider #50-23449.
If you enroll in a course registered with CE Broker, ACEonline, LLC will report your CEs to CE Broker on your behalf.
This course is registered with the following Boards:
-
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Counseling, and Mental Health Counseling
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Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
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South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors, and Psycho-Educational Specialists
Registration Requirements
To register for this course, you will be asked to create an account on our website and agree to our terms and conditions. You have the option to purchase this course å la carte or as part of a bundle, and you may select your enrollment period. Then, you will be prompted to make a payment using a credit card through Stripe or through PayPal.
Authors/Contributors
Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research-Based Guide. National Institute on Drug Abuse, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, NIH Publication No. 12-4180 (Printed October 1999)(Reprinted July 2000; February 2008)(Revised April; December 2012).
Course Description
This Course requires the Participant to read and understand the attached article pertaining to drug addiction treatment. Addiction is a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, irrespective of harmful consequences. This Course addresses drug addiction treatment, as well as the numerous problems experienced by individuals in need of such services.
In Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research-Based Guide, Participants will explore the fundamentals for effective drug addiction treatment. Additionally, Participants will consider several important questions frequently experienced by affected individuals. Also, Participants will learn about the types of drug addiction treatment in the United States, with a focus on the treatment of drug addicted individuals involved in the criminal justice system. Finally, Participants will conclude by reviewing examples of empirically supported pharmacotherapies, behavioral therapies and behavioral therapies utilized primarily for adolescents.
This course is intended to outline crucial information concerning the complexity of drug addiction treatment, as well as tackle many of the frequently asked questions regarding the subject matter for mental health professionals, social workers, substance abuse professionals, child welfare workers, healthcare professionals, psychologists, or certified addiction specialists.
Course Learning Objectives
- To be familiar with the principles of effective drug addiction treatment
- To consider frequently asked questions many affected individuals have
- To understand drug addiction treatment in the United States
- To identify the various types of programs and the unique situation of treating criminal justice-involved drug addicted individuals
- To explore examples of evidence-based drug addiction pharmacotherapies, behavioral therapies, and behavioral therapies used primarily for adolescents
Course Requirements
You will be expected to review all materials provided and pass the post-test with a minimum of 80%, in order to receive your certificate of completion. You will also be required to complete a course evaluation. Once you have satisfactorily completed the post-test and submitted your evaluation, you will be able to download your certificate.