Within this framework, the disciplines and professionals concerned with the health of the population, including psychology professionals, are developing treatments and care protocols aimed at intervening effectively in addictive disorders”

In recent decades, addictions in which there is no substance that produces dependence, but rather a habit or behavior, have also been added to the list of addictions that require treatment. This is the case of pathological gambling and addiction to new technologies, which are causing serious psychological and social health problems in both adults and young people. For these cases, psychology has also developed treatments that seek the reduction and elimination of such habits and behaviors, which we will cover in the last unit of this program.

This Postgraduate diploma is unique for the multitude of techniques and tools given to the psychologist so that they can specialize in addiction intervention. Aimed at psychologists who wish to specialize in the field of addictions, or who want to update their knowledge in this regard, it offers the latest advances in the field of psychological treatment of addictions and prevention, so that they can intervene competently in this type of problem. The program covers most of the addictions that a psychologist will encounter in their daily practice and will help them to situate and orientate themselves in the intervention in a realistic and committed way, to know the role they must play in the intervention together with other professionals and to know how to apply the most appropriate techniques for each moment of the intervention process.

The Postgraduate diploma in Current Classification and Taxonomy of Addictions contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market"

This Postgraduate diploma in Current Classification and Taxonomy of Addictions contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

• Clinical cases presented by experts in the different specialties
• 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
• The latest news on Current Classification and Taxonomy of Addictions
• An algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making in the clinical situations presented throughout the course
• With special emphasis on evidence-based psychology and research methodologies in psychology
• All of this will be complemented by theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Availability of content from any fixed or portable device with internet connection

This Postgraduate diploma is the best investment you can make when selecting a refresher program, for two reasons: in addition to updating your knowledge in Current Classification and Taxonomy of Addictions you will obtain a Postgraduate diploma from TECH”

Its teaching staff includes health professionals from the field of psychology, who contribute their work experience to this program, 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 train 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 reason, you will be assisted by an innovative, interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in the field of psychology with extensive teaching experience.

Thanks to its completely up-to-date content, you will be able to approach the Current Classification and Taxonomy of Addictions in the present day in a much more efficient way"

The Postgraduate diploma includes real clinical cases and exercises to bring the development of the Postgraduate diploma closer to the psychologist's clinical practice"

The structure of the contents has been designed by a team of professionals knowledgeable about the implications of the program in daily psychological practice, aware of the current relevance of specialization in order to be able to treat the patient with mental pathology and committed to quality teaching through new educational technologies.

This qualification in Current Classification and Taxonomy of Addictions contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market"

Module 1. Current Classification of Addictions and their Basic Concepts

1.1. Situation of Drugs on a National and International Level 
1.2. Epidemiology of Addictions
1.3. Neurobiology of Addiction
1.4. Psychosocial Factors Related to Addictions
1.5. Legislation and Legal Aspects
1.6. The Role of the Psychologist in the Treatment of Addictions
1.7. Classification of Substances Which Lead to Addiction
1.8. Basic Concepts in Addictions: Use, Abuse, Dependence, Tolerance, Abstinence, Craving, Polyconsumption
1.9. Classification of Disorders Related to Substance Abuse and Addictive Disorders
1.10. Classification of Non-Substance-Related Addictive Disorders
1.11. Comorbidity and Dual Pathology

Module 2. Assessment, Prevention and Psychological Treatment in Addictions

2.1. Evaluation of the Physical Field and General State of Health
2.2. Evaluation Through Laboratory Tests
2.3. Evaluation of Neuropsychological Aspects
2.4. Evaluation of Personality and Its Disorders
2.5. Evaluation of Mental State and Its Disorders
2.6. Evaluation of the Severity of Addiction to Substances
2.7. Evaluation of the Severity of Addiction Not Related to Substances
2.8. Evaluation of Psychosocial Aspects 
2.9. Prevention of Addictions
2.10. Principles to Follow in the Treatment of Addictions
2.11. Therapeutic Objectives in the Treatment of Addictions and Motivation Towards Change
2.12. Transtheoretical Model
2.13. Cognitive Behavioural Treatment: Commonly Used Techniques
2.14. Treatment Oriented Towards the Family
2.15. Group Therapy
2.16. Other Focuses of Treatment
2.17. Care Resources and Devices and Addiction Treatment

A unique, key and decisive program to boost your professional development”