Eligibility :

• Bachelors Students (Completed or Pursuing) from psychology & other allied social sciences background
• Masters students (Completed or Pursuing) from psychology & other allied social sciences background
• Professionals working in psychology & other allied social sciences background

Syllabus of  Program :

• MODULE 1
  DIVERSITY OF ISSUES IN SUBSTANCE USE COUNSELLING
  • Introduction to counseling
  • Multiculturalism and addiction 
  • Gender and addiction 
  • Disabilities and addiction 

• MODULE 2
  TYPES OF DRUGS AND ITS EFFECT
  • Effect of Drugs on the Brain 
  • Drug categories 

• MODULE 3
  ASSESSMENT DIAGNOSIS AND INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES
  • Counselor as a facilitator 
  • Assessment- Relapse Calendar, CAGE, Michigan Alcohol Screening Test, substance use subtle screening inventory, AUDIT, RTQ, DAST
  • Psychological comorbidities 

• MODULE 4
  THERAPY AND RELAPSE PREVENTION
  • Dealing with Trauma
  • Dealing with Shame 
  • Types of Compulsive and addictive behavior 
  • Structure preparation and coping skills 
  • Therapy- MET, BT for addiction management  and CBT for addiction management, Matrix model for addiction