Combining alcohol and cannabis creates a chain of harmful effects on people's health"

Intoxication caused by alcohol and cannabis use diminishes people's cognitive and behavioral faculties, making them more vulnerable to accidents and addiction. For this reason, healthcare professionals should be aware of the signs of acute dependence when performing a physical examination of their patients.

With this program, it will be possible to identify and better understand the effects that the combination of these drugs has on the body and on the psyche of patients.

This with the intention of finding an adequate rehabilitation treatment to avoid relapses.

For this, there is a series of practical cases and up-to-date information in the field of medicine and psychology. Due to the online modality, the content can be consulted at any time, from anywhere, since the student only needs to have a computer with internet connection. 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.

Perform an initial psychological assessment of patients to then design a treatment to aid their recovery"

This Postgraduate diploma in Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment in Alcohol and Cannabis 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 alcohol and cannabis 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

Analyze the impact that recreational cannabis use has had on modern society to understand the addiction it can cause"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from sector who contribute their work experience to this 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 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.

With this Postgraduate diploma you will develop criteria to determine the best treatment for patients with severe alcohol addiction"

Don't miss the opportunity to update your knowledge in Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Alcohol and Cannabis to improve your patient care"

The structure of the contents has been designed to guarantee the development of students in real environments that require the application of psychological intervention techniques to treat an addiction. In this way, they will be able to help their patients in a complete way, committing themselves to their physical and emotional recovery.

This program will become an opportunity to develop the skills in psychological intervention that every physician must possess to deal with addicted patients"

Module 1. Assessment, Prevention and Psychological Treatment in Addictions

1.1. Assessment of the Physical Field and General State of Health
1.2. Assessment Through Laboratory Tests
1.3. Assessment of Neuropsychological Aspects
1.4. Assessment of Personality and Its Disorders
1.5. Assessment of Mental State and Its Disorders
1.6. Assessment of the Severity of Addiction to Substances
1.7. Assessment of the Severity of Addiction Not Related to Substances
1.8. Assessment of Psychosocial Aspects
1.9. Prevention of Addictions
1.10. Principles to Follow in the Treatment of Addictions
1.11. Therapeutic Objectives in the Treatment of Addictions and Motivation Towards Change
1.12. Transtheoretical Model
1.13. Cognitive-Behavioural Treatment: Commonly Used Techniques
1.14. Treatment Oriented Towards the Family
1.15. Group Therapy
1.16. Other Focuses of Treatment
1.17. Care Resources and Devices and Addiction Treatment

Module 2. Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Alcohol Addiction

2.1. Definition and Classification of Alcoholic Drinks
2.2. Classification of Problems Related to Alcohol
2.3. Impact and Effect of Alcohol on Health
2.4. Neurobiology of Addiction to Alcohol
2.5. Disorders Related to Alcohol
2.6. Psychological Assessment in Alcohol Addiction
2.7. Medical treatment
2.8. Psychological Treatment: Cognitive-Behavioural Treatment
2.9. Other Therapeutic Interventions and Types of Intervention Programs
2.10. Psychological Intervention in Adolescents
2.11. Approach to Other Pathologies Present in Addiction to Alcohol
2.12. Prevention of Relapses and Maintaining Results

Module 3. Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Cannabis Addiction

3.1. Current Beliefs on Cannabis
3.2. Cannabis and Ways of Consuming It
3.3. Impact and Effect of Cannabis on Health
3.4. Neurobiology of Addiction to Cannabis
3.5. Disorders Related to Cannabis
3.6. Psychological Assessment in Cannabis 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 Cannabis
3.12. Prevention of Relapses and Maintaining Results

Establish appropriate treatment for patients with withdrawal syndromes and supports them in their recovery"