Every day, 31% of the population consumes tobacco, 7% consumes sedatives, 2% cannabis, and in the last month 1% have taken cocaine. Below 1% of people have taken amphetamines and synthetic drugs in the last month and 0.1% have taken heroin at some time during the year”

An important conclusion can be drawn: the use and/or dependence on psychoactive substances constitutes a serious public health problem. The consumption and/or dependence on a substance leads to serious problems in the three areas in which health is understood from the biopsychosocial model: problems in the sphere of physical, psychological and social health, not only during the moment of consumption but also in the future health of the individual.

In recent decades, addictions to substances have been joined by those in which there is no substance that produces dependence, but rather a habit or behavior. This is the case of Pathological Gambling and addiction to New Technologies, which are causing serious psychological and social health problems in adults and young people. 

The program covers most of the addictions that psychologists will encounter in their daily practice and will help them to position and orient themselves in the intervention in a realistic and committed way, to know the role they should play in the intervention together with other professionals and to know how to apply the most appropriate techniques for each moment during the intervention.

In addition, the psychologist will be introduced to an exclusive and complementary set of Masterclasses, included in the pioneering multimedia content of this program. These additional lessons, taught by an internationally respected lecturer, a specialist in Behavioral Neuroscience, will keep graduates up to date on the latest scientific evidence in the Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Alcohol and Cannabis Adicction.

This program is unique for the multitude of techniques and tools that we give to the Psychologists so that they can specialize in the intervention of addictions. Intended for psychologists who wish to specialize in the field of addictions, or who want to update their knowledge in this area, it offers the latest advances in the field of psychological treatment of addictions and prevention. 

TECH's exclusive Masterclasses, led by a recognized expert in Behavioral Neuroscience, will allow you to hone your skills in the Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Alcohol and Cannabis” 

This Postgraduate diploma in Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Alcohol and Cannabis contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features include:

• Development of 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 developments on Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Alcohol and Cannabis Addiction
• 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
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an 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 Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Alcohol and Cannabis, you will obtain a diploma issued by TECH Global University"

Its faculty includes health professionals belonging to the field of psychology, who bring to this program their work experience, in addition to recognized specialists belonging to scientific societies of reference.

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 learning programmed to prepare for real-life situations.

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the psychologist must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the teaching period. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in the field of psychology who have lots of teaching experience.

Thanks to its completely up-to-date content, you will be able to get abreast of the Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Alcohol and Cannabis in a much more efficient way"

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

TECH is the world’s largest online university. With an impressive catalog of more than 14,000 university programs available in 11 languages, it is positioned as a leader in employability, with a 99% job placement rate. In addition, it relies on an enormous faculty of more than 6,000 professors of the highest international renown.  

Study at the world's largest online university and guarantee your professional success. The future starts at TECH” 

 

The world’s best online university according to FORBES 

The prestigious Forbes magazine, specialized in business and finance, has highlighted TECH as “the world's best online university” This is what they have recently stated in an article in their digital edition in which they echo the success story of this institution, “thanks to the academic offer it provides, the selection of its teaching staff, and an innovative learning method aimed at educating the professionals of the future” 

A revolutionary study method, a cutting-edge faculty and a practical focus: the key to TECH's success.

The most complete study plans on the university scene 

TECH offers the most complete study plans on the university scene, with syllabuses that cover fundamental concepts and, at the same time, the main scientific advances in their specific scientific areas. In addition, these programs are continuously being updated to guarantee students the academic vanguard and the most in-demand professional skills. In this way, the university's qualifications provide its graduates with a significant advantage to propel their careers to success. 

TECH offers the most comprehensive and intensive study plans on the current university scene.

A world-class teaching staff  

TECH's teaching staff is made up of more than 6,000 professors with the highest international recognition. Professors, researchers and top executives of multinational companies, including Isaiah Covington, performance coach of the Boston Celtics; Magda Romanska, principal investigator at Harvard MetaLAB; Ignacio Wistumba, chairman of the department of translational molecular pathology at MD Anderson Cancer Center; and D.W. Pine, creative director of TIME magazine, among others. 

Internationally renowned experts, specialized in different branches of Health, Technology, Communication and Business, form part of the TECH faculty.

A unique learning method 

TECH is the first university to use Relearning in all its programs. It is the best online learning methodology, accredited with international teaching quality certifications, provided by prestigious educational agencies. In addition, this disruptive educational model is complemented with the “Case Method”, thereby setting up a unique online teaching strategy. Innovative teaching resources are also implemented, including detailed videos, infographics and interactive summaries. 

TECH combines Relearning and the Case Method in all its university programs to guarantee excellent theoretical and practical learning, studying whenever and wherever you want.

The world's largest online university 

TECH is the world’s largest online university. We are the largest educational institution, with the best and widest online educational catalog, one hundred percent online and covering the vast majority of areas of knowledge. We offer a large selection of our own degrees and accredited online undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. In total, more than 14,000 university degrees, in eleven different languages, make us the largest educational largest in the world. 

TECH has the world's most extensive catalog of academic and official programs, available in more than 11 languages.

Google Premier Partner 

The American technology giant has awarded TECH the Google Google Premier Partner badge. This award, which is only available to 3% of the world's companies, highlights the efficient, flexible and tailored experience that this university provides to students. The recognition as a Google Premier Partner not only accredits the maximum rigor, performance and investment in TECH's digital infrastructures, but also places this university as one of the world's leading technology companies. 

Google has positioned TECH in the top 3% of the world's most important technology companies by awarding it its Google Premier Partner badge.

The official online university of the NBA 

TECH is the official online university of the NBA. Thanks to our agreement with the biggest league in basketball, we offer our students exclusive university programs, as well as a wide variety of educational resources focused on the business of the league and other areas of the sports industry. Each program is made up of a uniquely designed syllabus and features exceptional guest hosts: professionals with a distinguished sports background who will offer their expertise on the most relevant topics. 

TECH has been selected by the NBA, the world's top basketball league, as its official online university.

The top-rated university by its students 

Students have positioned TECH as the world's top-rated university on the main review websites, with a highest rating of 4.9 out of 5, obtained from more than 1,000 reviews. These results consolidate TECH as the benchmark university institution at an international level, reflecting the excellence and positive impact of its educational model.” reflecting the excellence and positive impact of its educational model.” 

TECH is the world’s top-rated university by its students.

Leaders in employability 

TECH has managed to become the leading university in employability. 99% of its students obtain jobs in the academic field they have studied, within one year of completing any of the university's programs. A similar number achieve immediate career enhancement. All this thanks to a study methodology that bases its effectiveness on the acquisition of practical skills, which are absolutely necessary for professional development. 

99% of TECH graduates find a job within a year of completing their studies.