Performs an initial psychological assessment of a patient addicted to tobacco and alcohol and plan an intervention from the field of medicine"

The program covers most of the addictions that a physician will encounter in their daily practice, helping them to situate and orient themselves in the psychological intervention of addicted patients with the support of the criteria of other scientific areas. In this way, they will develop a realistic and committed vision of the role of the drug market in the global context.

In this sense, a review will be made of the changes that an addicted person goes through after undergoing treatment. In this way, it is essential to make a distinction between the concepts of use, abuse, dependence, tolerance and abstinence, since depending on the situation, a different approach must be taken.

This program is available in a completely online format, making it easy to adapt to student schedules. It also has a teaching staff that has specialized in this field and contributes valuable knowledge to the module that makes up the program, making it a unique and enriching experience.

This Postgraduate diploma in Psychological Intervention in Tobacco and Alcohol Addiction contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market”

This Postgraduate diploma in Psychological Intervention in Tobacco and Alcohol Addiction contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in tobacco and alcohol addiction 
• 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
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning 
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies 
• 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

Make this program the perfect opportunity to improve your medical practice and offer psychological treatment to your patients with addictions"

The program includes, in its teaching staff, health professionals belonging to the field of medicine, who bring to this training their work experience, as well as renowned specialists from prestigious reference societies and universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, this Postgraduate diploma will allow the professional a situated and contextual learning, that is to say, a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby professionals 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.

The program content is available in an online mode, adapting to your schedule and availability"

Plan and develop new psychological interventions to ensure the emotional recovery of your patients"

The program of this Postgraduate diploma is adapted to the needs of physicians who wish to provide support and assistance to their patients with addictions. From a psychological perspective, the health professional will understand the difference between use, abuse, dependence and tolerance, fundamental concepts for an adequate intervention. Likewise, they will be trained to propose alternative therapeutic techniques to prevent patients from relapsing. 

Provide psychological support to patients who are addicted to tobacco and alcohol"

Module 1. Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Smoking Addiction

1.1. Social Concept of Tobacco
1.2. Classification of Problems Related to Tobacco
1.3. Impact and Effect of Tobacco on Health
1.4. Neurobiology of Addiction to Tobacco
1.5. Tobacco Consumption Problems
1.6. Psychological Evaluation in Smoking
1.7. Medical treatment
1.8. Psychological Treatment: Cognitive-Behavioural Treatment
1.9. Other Therapeutic Interventions and Types of Intervention Programs
1.10. Psychological Intervention in Adolescents
1.11. Approach to Other Pathologies Present in Addiction to Tobacco
1.12. Prevention of Relapses and Maintaining Results

Module 2. Time-Limited Psychotherapy Intervention in Smoking

2.1. Historical and Social Aspects
2.2. Figures Worldwide
2.3. The Consumption of Tobacco and Health
2.4. Tobacco Bias and Explanatory Models of Smoking Behavior
2.5. Tobacco and Psychopathology
2.6. Tobacco and Schizophrenia
2.7. Alcohol and tobacco
2.8. Smoking Treatment
2.9. Biological Treatment of Abstinence Syndrome
2.10. Behavioral Treatment of Smoking
2.11. Treatment With Time-Limited Psychotherapy (TLP)

2.11.1. Interpersonal Moment of Intervention With TLP
2.11.2. Intrapersonal Moment of Intervention With TLP

2.12. A Real Case is Worth More Than a Thousand Explanations

Module 3. Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Alcohol Addiction

3.1. Definition and Classification of Alcoholic Drinks
3.2. Classification of Problems Related to Alcohol
3.3. Impact and Effect of Alcohol on Health
3.4. Neurobiology of Addiction to Alcohol
3.5. Disorders Related to Alcohol
3.6. Psychological Evaluation in Alcohol Addiction
3.7. Medical Treatment
3.8. Psychological Treatment: Cognitive-Behavioural Treatment
3.9. Other Therapeutic Interventions and Types of Intervention Programs
3.10. Psychological Intervention in Adolescents
3.11. Approach to Other Pathologies Present in Addiction to Alcohol
3.12. Prevention of Relapses and Maintaining Results

With this program, you will acquire new skills that will allow you to improve your professional profile at an international level”