CE Course: The Truth Behind the Struggle: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Addiction-Advanced/Premium (18 Hours)

An advanced-level CE training designed for experienced clinicians, this course explores the neurobiology, systemic impacts, and treatment applications of addiction through fully interactive tools, guides, and infographics.

18 Hours

NAADAC

Based on a guide

self-paced

Overview

The Truth Behind the Struggle: Advanced Edition is more than a training—it’s a clinical upgrade. This 18-hour CE course delivers cutting-edge insight into the genetic, neurobiological, and sociocultural dimensions of addiction. With 23 evidence-based modalities to explore, gamified therapy matching tools, and interactive guides on family trauma, ethics, and case management, this course equips clinicians with the tools to treat addiction at the deepest level. Visual learning, practical applications, and robust assessments ensure you leave with confidence and clarity in your practice.

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this 18-hour course, participants will be able to:

Examine genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors influencing addiction vulnerability.
Analyze the role of neuroplasticity and HPA axis dysregulation in addiction and recovery.
Evaluate legal, financial, and systemic barriers that impact treatment access and outcomes.
Integrate culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and family-centered approaches into care.
Compare 23 evidence-based treatment modalities and map them to appropriate client populations.
Design client-centered recovery plans and relapse prevention strategies using clinical tools.

What's Included

18 hours of advanced, self-paced CE content
Five exclusive clinician guides, including Silent Victims and Trauma & Addiction
Interactive infographics on:
▪ Epigenetics & addiction
▪ Addiction as a chronic condition
▪ Health risks, financial consequences, family dynamics
▪ Stages of change and cycle of addiction
Therapy matching tools and fillable PDF planning templates
Gamified learning tools: quizzes, polls, knowledge checks, decision trees
Final exam with 150+ case-based questions
Real-time learning tracker and post-course self-assessment
NAADAC-approved for 18 CE hours

Target Audience

Recommended for: Advanced addiction counselors and licensed clinicians, Clinical supervisors and trainers, Mental health professionals with substance use caseloads, Professionals pursuing CE for license renewal or specialization

Version Type(s)

self-paced

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