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"

The structure of the contents has been designed by a team of professionals who recognize the implications of specialization in the daily practice of the psychologist, aware of the relevance of current education to treat the patient with psychological disorders and committed to quality teaching using new educational technologies.

A path to achieve education and professional growth that will propel you towards a greater level of competitiveness in the labor market"

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 Evaluation in Alcohol Addiction
2.7. Pharmacological 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. Relapse Prevention and Maintenance

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 Evaluation in Cannabis Addiction
3.7. Pharmacological 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. Relapse Prevention and Maintenance

A unique specialization experience, key and decisive to boost your professional development"