This program provides a complete overview of addictions, analyzing their global situation, delving into the neurobiology of each one of them and proposing the best therapeutic strategies derived from the cognitive-behavioral approach" 

The phenomenon of drug dependence and addictions to different substances is a global public health problem that cannot be understood from a single perspective. Aspects such as the individual's standard of living, their educational possibilities and the context in which they develop usually have a direct impact on the development of these pathologies. However, this is not the only thing that takes sides in these cases, which makes their classification, approach and correct choice of treatment even more difficult.

At this juncture, cognitive-behavioral therapy offers an unprecedented space to rehabilitate the addicted patient through a certain regimen of routines and a correct follow-up. In this sense, and thanks to this therapeutic approach, a precise analysis of what the individual wants to do and what they actually do is achieved. Making them aware of the repercussions of their actions and encouraging a more solid rehabilitation.

But as cognitive-behavioral therapy has established itself as a truly effective approach to addiction, its perspectives, research and resources have also grown. For this reason, and in order to face this reality, it is necessary for the psychologist to keep up to date in order to be able to apply all these novelties to their daily practice, thus being able to make a more effective analysis of the biopsychosocial conditions that affect the patient and to choose the therapeutic strategies in a more precise way.

Being fully aware of this reality, TECH has designed this professional master’s degree where, throughout 1500 hours of intensive study, a complete tour of the latest postulates in the classification of addictions will be made, as well as the different approaches for each of them (alcohol, tobacco, games, drugs, etc. following the strategies proposed by cognitive-behavioral therapy.

A unique university program that focuses on telepractice to update the psychologist's knowledge in a much more efficient way and that, being taught in 100% online mode, allows the professional to continue updating their knowledge without having to give up their work and/or personal activities. All this, under the seal of quality and academic prestige of the largest digital university in the world, the TECH hallmark.

Be at the forefront of your field by incorporating the most recent and effective approaches to addiction treatment into your daily practice. This is the opportunity you've been waiting for to take your career a step further"

This professional master’s degree in Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Addictions contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• Practical cases presented by experts in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychology
• 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 work
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection 

A professional master’s degree 100% online that allows you to update your knowledge without giving up the rest of your daily activities. And all this with the best pedagogical methodology in online teaching" 

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from sector who contribute their work experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive knowledge programmed to learn in real situations.

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

With this program you will be trained to make a much more precise approach to each type of addiction based on the strategies offered with cognitive-behavioral therapy"

Thanks to its completely up-to-date content, you will get up to date to address the comorbidities of addictions with other pathologies in a much more efficient way"

The objective of this program is to provide the professional with the latest advances in the Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Addictions. Thus, throughout this educational itinerary, the psychologist will be updated, acquiring the most recent techniques in the management and prevention of different types of addiction, especially tobacco, alcohol, cannabis and opioids and opiates. Thus, by completing this qualification, you will be able to incorporate into your work the latest methods of psychological assessment and intervention applied to this important area of health. 

This program provides psychologists with a space for academic updating where they can learn about the latest findings in the physical, psychological and social assessment of the addicted patient. This will provide the ideal starting point to offer the best therapeutic option"

General Objectives

• Analyze the current state of the world of addictions and drugs 
• Discover the neurological bases of different addictions
• 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 assessment and intervention of these cases
• Offer a base of knowledge and procedures which provides the student with the necessary confidence and solid foundations to address real cases
• Reflect and practice different situations of intervention in cases of addictions
• 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
• Show the criteria for the choice of therapeutic goals when facing an addiction intervention
• Describe in detail the basic protocol followed by the cognitive-behavioral approach in the treatment of addictions, its techniques, as well as therapeutic procedures from other approaches that may be complementary to the above approach
• Transmit the importance of multidisciplinary intervention as the key to the effectiveness of treatment in the case of addictions

Specific Objectives 

Module 1. Current Classification of Addictions and Their Basic Concepts

• Provide information about the current state of the drugs market, well as the plans to fight against drugs and addictions
• Adequately gauge the phenomenon of addictions and show the impact of addictions
• Know the role of the psychologist in the treatment of addictions

Module 2. Assessment, Prevention and Psychological Treatment in Addictions 

• Describe the cognitive, affective and relational processes involved 
• Apply the assessment of the physical environment and general health status as a method of addiction prevention
• Know the main laboratory tests applicable to the prevention and psychological treatment of this type of patients 

Module 3. Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Smoking Addiction

• Apply pharmacological treatments to support cognitive-behavioral therapy 
• Perform psychological intervention in adolescents with tobacco addiction 
• Know other types of therapeutic interventions aimed at stopping tobacco addiction and its prevention

Module 4. Time-Limited Psychotherapy Intervention in Smoking 

• Manage the biological treatment of withdrawal syndrome applied to smoking 
• Effectively apply behavioral treatment of tobacco dependence 
• Recognize the signs which indicate prescription of an addiction treatment
• Outline the different types of assessment to be carried out in the case of addictions, as well as to provide the necessary knowledge for the correct interpretation of tests that are not the responsibility of the psychologist

Module 5. Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Alcohol Addiction 

• Know the impact and effects of alcohol on health 
• Deepen in neurobiology of addiction to alcohol 
• Manage alcohol-related disorders
• Carry out a psychological assessment on alcohol addiction

Module 6. Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Cannabis Addiction

• Know the impact and effects of cannabis on health 
• Deepen in neurobiology of addiction to cannabis 
• Manage cannabis-related disorders 
• Carry out a psychological assessment on cannabis addiction 

Module 7. Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Psychostimulant Addiction: Cocaine, Amphetamines and Synthetic Drugs

• Know the ways of consuming psychostimulants 
• Understand the impact and effect of psychostimulants on health 
• Deepen in neurobiology of addiction to psychostimulants 
• Understand the incidence of stimulants in the individual and the related disorders that arise from their intake 

Module 8. Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Heroin and Morphine Addiction

• Know the impact and effect of opiates and opioids on health 
• Deepen in neurobiology of addiction to opiates and opioids 
• Manage opioid and opioid-related disorders 
• Conduct a psychological assessment in opioid and opiate addiction 

Module 9. Treatment of Non-Substance Addictions: Pathological Gambling, 

• The Internet, New Technology, Emotional Dependency
• Know the impact and effect of non-substance-related addictions on health
• Master the characteristics of non-substance addictions 
• In-depth knowledge in non-substance related disorders
• Conduct a psychological assessment in addiction to gambling and new technologies 
• Apply pharmacological and psychological treatment 

Thanks to the proposed case studies you will learn how to put into action the techniques of cognitive-behavioral therapy, as well as other alternative approaches that are currently obtaining great results"