The classification of addictions is broad and is constantly being up to date. As a specialized physician, it is your duty to know them in order to offer a more adapted treatment to your patients"

In recent decades, substance addictions have been joined by addictions where there is no substance that produces dependence, but rather a habit or behavior. This has only come to renew and update the previously existing classification of addictions, and this is what justifies and gives usefulness to programs like this one from TECH, which allows to know the most Updated Taxonomy of Addictions to be able to choose the most appropriate approach in each case. 

In addition, and what makes this program unique from others, is the possibility of updating knowledge based on the latest scientific rigor in a 100% online way. In this way, and understanding how demanding the medical profession is, TECH gives students the opportunity to update their skills without having to give up their work, family or personal activity.

Likewise, the teaching team of this program has made a careful selection of each of the topics of this postgraduate certificate. All this with the aim of offering the physician an opportunity to study as complete as possible and always related to current events.

Nowadays, centers and hospitals around the world are demanding medical specialists who are knowledgeable about the uniqueness of each of the addictions. If you want to hold such a position, do not hesitate to take this program"

This postgraduate certificate in Updated Taxonomy of Addictions contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• Development of clinical cases presented by medical experts
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• New diagnostic and therapeutic developments on the performance of Updated Taxonomy of Addictions
• An algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making in the clinical situations presented throughout the course
• With a special emphasis on evidence-based medicine and research methodologies 
  in emergencies
• All of this will be complemented by theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

This postgraduate certificate is the best investment you can make when selecting a refresher program, for two reasons: in addition to updating your knowledge in Updated Taxonomy of Addictions, you will obtain a qualification endorsed by TECH Global University"

It includes, in its teaching staff, health professionals, who bring to this program their work experience, as well as renowned specialists belonging to leading scientific societies. 

Thanks to its multimedia content developed with the latest educational technology,it will allow the professional a situated and contextual learning, that is to say, a simulated environment that will provide an immersive learning programmed to prepare in real situations. 

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the physicians must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the course. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

With TECH you will be able to take your career a step further without giving up the rest of your daily activities"

Knowing the most up-to-date classification of addictions is crucial to be able to choose the most appropriate treatment in each case"

From a clarifying and quality content, with this postgraduate certificate, the physician will be able to know the most updated and current taxonomy in the field of addictions. As a result, they will be able to practice their profession from an informed point of view and with the certainty of offering the most appropriate care and treatment according to the specific case.

If your goal is to update your knowledge and position yourself as a medical expert in the taxonomy of addictions, then this program is definitely for you"

General Objectives

• Define the basic concepts commonly used by the scientific community in the field of addictions and identify the different aspects for the psychologist to take into account in the evaluation and intervention of these cases
• Establish the differentiating criteria between the prevention and treatment of addictions, as well as the levels of prevention which already exist
• Provide the student with the keys to the assessment framework in the case of addictions

Specific Objectives

• Analyze practical cases where you can observe the differences between good and bad praxis
• Provide information about the current state of the drugs market, well as the plans to fight against drugs and addictions
• Adequately measure the phenomenon of addictions and show the impact of these addictions on the population
• Describe the cognitive, affective and relational processes affected in cases of addictions
• Understand the effects of substances on the brain and the interrelation of the main neurological centers involved in addictions
• Highlight the techniques and tools of psychological assessment that the student will use in their daily practice, as well as the areas of assessment, in order to carry out a correct differential diagnosis as well as the detection of dual pathology
• Define the role of the psychologist in the assessment and intervention of addictions
• Identify the necessary criteria to carry out a preventative intervention as well as the most appropriate type of intervention in each case

You will achieve your professional and personal goals thanks to the most complete and up-to-date educational program in the field"