With this Postgraduate diploma you will be able to understand how the drug market has developed and its impact on the world population” 

This Postgraduate diploma is unique for the multitude of techniques and tools given to the physician so that they can specialize in addiction intervention. Aimed at professionals 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 medical 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 physician 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 of the intervention process.

The teaching team of this program has made a careful selection of each of the topics of this specialization in order to offer the student a study opportunity as complete as possible and always related to current events.

In addition, the professional will have access to an exclusive set of unique and complementary Masterclasses, taught by an internationally renowned professor. His broad experience and deep mastery of the field of Behavioral Neuroscience will guide graduates, providing them with the fundamental skills to keep up to date with the latest scientific innovations in Psychological Intervention in Non-Substance Addictions.

As it is an online program, the student is not conditioned by fixed schedules or the need to move to another physical location, but can access the contents at any time of the day, balancing their professional or personal life with their academic life. 

You will be immersed in Psychological Intervention in Non-Substance Addictions through exclusive Masterclasses, designed by a prestigious international expert in Behavioral Neuroscience" 

This Postgraduate diploma in Psychological Intervention in Non-Substance Addictions 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 non-substance addictions 
• 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 

Make this program the best investment of time to know how to identify erratic behaviors in patients with gambling addiction"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this educational 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 prepare for real situations.  

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

Increase your decision-making confidence by updating your knowledge with this Postgraduate diploma"

Don't miss the opportunity to update your knowledge in Psychological Intervention in Non-Substance Addictions in order to improve your patient care"

In their daily practice, health professionals may face different events that require not only the use of their medical knowledge, but also a series of skills to perform an appropriate psychological intervention. For this reason, a program has been developed to strengthen the knowledge of students to perform an appropriate approach in patients presenting a non-substance addiction.  

Understanding the effects of substances on the brain to better understand the neurological development of an addiction" 

Module 1. Current Classification of Addictions and Their Basic Concepts 

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

Module 2. Assessment, Prevention and Psychological Treatment in Addictions 

2.1. Assessment of the Physical Field and General State of Health
2.2. Assessment Through Laboratory Tests
2.3. Assessment of Neuropsychological Aspects 
2.4. Assessment of Personality and Its Disorders
2.5. Assessment of Mental State and Its Disorders
2.6. Assessment of the Severity of Addiction to Substances
2.7. Assessment of the Severity of Addiction Not Related to Substances
2.8. Assessment 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

Module 3. Treatment of Non-Substance Addictions: Pathological Gambling, The Internet, New tecnologias, Emotional Dependency 

3.1. Pathological Gambling and Addiction to New Technology
3.2. Classification of Problems Related to Gambling and New Technologies 
3.3. Impact and Effect of Non-Substance-Related Addictions on Health
3.4. Evaluation of Addictions Not Related to Substances
3.5. Non-Substance-Related Disorders
3.6. Psychological Evaluation in Addictions to Gambling and New Technologies
3.7. Medical Treatment and Psychological Treatment: Cognitive-Behavioural Treatment
3.8. Treatment With Time-Limited Psychotherapy
3.9. Psychological Intervention in Adolescents
3.10. Approach to Other Pathologies Present in Addiction Not Related to Substances
3.11. Relapse Prevention and Maintenance

This program will orient you towards the treatment and psychological assessment, from the medical point of view, in addiction that does not involve substances"