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Become a physician capable of addressing addictions in your patients from an innovative approach with this TECH Postgraduate certificate. It’s the most complete on the market”

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The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODOC) in the 2016 World Drug Report states that 1 in 20 adults used at least one drug in 2014, or 250 million people aged 15-64, equivalent to the combined population of Germany, France, Italy and the United Kingdom. 
In the same report, it’s mentioned that more than 29 million people who consume drugs suffer from disorders related to them. It also states that 12 million of these are intravenous drug users, and 14% of these are living with HIV, generating a devastating impact on their health. However, only 1 in every 6 people receive treatment.

In recent decades, substance addictions have been joined by addictions where 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 both adults and young people. For these cases, medicine has also developed treatments that seek to reduce and eliminate the habits and behaviors that will be presented in this program.

The teaching team of this Postgraduate certificate in Psychological Intervention in Drug Addiction with the Cognitive-Behavioral Model has made a careful selection of each of the topics of this program to offer the student a study opportunity as complete as possible and always related to current events. 

As it is an online Postgraduate certificate, the student is not constrained by fixed schedules or the need to move to another physical location, but rather, they can access the contents at any time of the day, allowing them to balance their professional or personal life with their academic life as they please.

If you want to improve yourself, make a positive change at a professional level and interact with the best, this is the place for you”

The Postgraduate certificate in Psychological Intervention in Drug Addiction with the Cognitive-Behavioral Model contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. Its most notable features are:

  • 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
  • New developments on psychological intervention in hard drugs with the cognitive-behavioral model
  • An algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making in the clinical situations presented throughout the course
  • With special emphasis on evidence-based medicine and research methodologies
  • 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

On a daily basis, 31% of the population consumes tobacco, 7% consumes hypnosedatives, 2% cannabis and 1% cocaine. Below 1% are amphetamines and synthetic drugs, and 0.1% use heroin sometime during the year"

It includes, in its teaching staff, health professionals belonging to the field of medicine, who bring to this refresher program their work experience, as well as renowned specialists belonging to scientific societies of reference. 

Thanks to its multimedia content developed with the latest educational technology, this Postgraduate certificate 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 physician 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.

The Postgraduate certificate in Psychological Intervention in Drug Addiction with the Cognitive-Behavioral Model contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market"

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Don't miss the opportunity to update your knowledge in the cognitive-behavioral approach to addiction treatment. This will make you a much more reputable doctor"

Syllabus

The structure of the contents has been designed by a team of professionals who know the benefits of the cognitive-behavioral approach in the medical treatment of addictions. This ensures the student a unique opportunity to learn from a realistic syllabus adapted to the current state of the profession. The latest science in the field at the service of the student in a simple and flexible way.

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TECH is committed to offering students the most complete and up-to-date teaching materials on the market. This is the only way to offer quality education"

Module 1. Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Addiction to Psychostimulants: Cocaine, Amphetamines and Synthetic Drugs

1.1. Classification of Psychostimulant Substances
1.2. Ways of Consuming Psychostimulants
1.3. Impact and Effect of Psychostimulants on Health
1.4. Neurobiology of Addiction to Psychostimulants
1.5. Disorders Related to Psychostimulants
1.6. Psychological Evaluation in Psychostimulants Addiction
1.7. Medical Treatment
1.8. Psychological Treatment: Cognitive-Behavioural Treatment
1.9. Other Therapeutic Interventions and Types of Intervention Programs
1.10. Psychological Intervention in Adolescents 
1.11. Approach to Other Pathologies Present in Addiction to Psychostimulants
1.12. Prevention of Relapses and Maintaining Results

Module 2. Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Heroin and Morphine Addiction

2.1. Classification of Opiates and Opioids
2.2. Ways of Consuming Opiates and Opioids
2.3. Impact and Effect of Heroin and Morphine on Health
2.4. Neurobiology of Addiction to Heroin and Morphine
2.5. Disorders Related to Opiates
2.6. Psychological Evaluation in Opiates Addiction
2.7. Medical treatment
2.8. Psychological Treatment: Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment
2.9. Other Therapeutic Interventions and Types of Intervention Programs
2.10. Psychosocial Intervention in Special Populations
2.11. Approach to Other Pathologies Present in Addiction to Opiates
2.12. Prevention of Relapses and Maintaining Results

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

Postgraduate Certificate in Psychological Intervention in Drug Addiction with the Cognitive-Behavioral Model

Psychological intervention in drug addiction is a highly effective therapy that focuses on changing patients' thinking and behavioral patterns to help them overcome their addiction. With this therapeutic approach, patients learn to identify their dysfunctional thoughts and develop skills to manage situations that trigger their addiction. If you are interested in helping people who suffer from this problem, the Postgraduate Certificate in Psychological Intervention in Drug Addiction with the Cognitive-Behavioral Model created by TECH Global University is an excellent option for you. Through flexible online classes and state-of-the-art interactive material, we will optimize your skills in various aspects such as the basics of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), conducting a comprehensive assessment of the patient, setting therapeutic goals and therapy planning.

Learn about psychological intervention in drug addiction with the cognitive-behavioral model

Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a highly effective therapeutic approach, which is based on the idea that our thoughts, emotions and behaviors are interconnected and that by changing our thinking and behavior patterns, we can change our feelings. With CBT, patients learn to identify and challenge their dysfunctional thoughts and develop skills to manage situations that trigger their drug addiction. With our lessons, you will explore specific CBT techniques such as cognitive restructuring, graded exposure and coping skills training. In addition, you will address drug pharmacology, co-occurring disorders and relapse prevention strategies. All of this, will allow you to apply your knowledge in a wide variety of clinical settings, which will help to revalue your professional profile.