Course Description
Addiction counselors work to improve people’s lives by identifying and treating the effects of substance abuse disorders. Addiction counselors may work with people from the general public or they may specialize in specific populations, such as gender specific, persons involved in the criminal justice system, families, LGBTQIA, veterans and the opioid overuse epidemic. This training will provide a more in depth overview of the diverse populations in the addiction treatment realm.
Time/Duration: Virtual class meets online via Zoom from 8:30 – 5:00 for 2 consecutive days (14 hours) Students will also have an online classroom with link, handouts and resource material for class as well as where students take the final exam and course evaluation. Enrolled students will receive online classroom login/password 2 days prior to class start date.
Access: must download free Zoom application and video capable phone, laptop or desktop.
.Tuition: $185.00
Instructor: Marjorie Lewis, LAC, LMFT, D. Min, PhD