Hi, Self Paced 12 hour Advanced Dual Diagnosis Training (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Interventions), which is the next level after our 2 hour Chemically Speaking Two (Brief Intervention) training program.

This advanced training covers all of the current evidence based, best practice in the Alcohol & Other Drugs (AOD) and Mental Health from an integrated, holistic framework. 

This training will equip workers to be able to deliver brief & early interventions to people struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues, as well as advanced psychotherapeutic skills. This is the same as the comprehensive 2 day advanced training that is being delivered live across Australia and explained on our Dual Diagnosis Training Australian website;

Which topics will be covered in this course?

Module 1. Drugs & Effects

• Cycle of Addiction
• Alcohol
• Drink & Drug Driving
• Tobacco
• Cannabis
• Stimulants (Speed, Ice, Ecstasy, Cocaine)
• Inhalants (volatile substances)

Module 2. Addictions & Mental Health

• Dual Diagnosis
• Integrative Holistic Model
• Needs & Underlying Issues that drive addictions

Module 3. Harm Minimisation & Optimal Health

• Pharmacotherapies
• Orthomolecular Science, Functional Medicine & Optimal Health

Module 4. Neuropharmacology & Neurophysiology (Brain Works)

• Neuroplasticity
• Neurotransmitters
• Psychosis vs Dissociation
• Psychospirituality

Module 5. Trauma model & Keys to Treatment

• Guilt vs Shame
• Dealing with ambivalence

Module 6. Brief & Early Intervention and Tripod of Support

• Stages of Change
• Costs vs Benefits – doing a brief intervention

This course is Self Paced and will also help people to run family support groups and receive updated skills in evidence based best practice from an integrative holistic approach.

Why choose Edplx?

• Internationally recognised accredited qualification
• Access to our free career advisors
• Approved UK Learning Centre
• 1 year accessibility to the course
• Attain PDF or hardcopy certificate to show employers
• Study at your own pace anywhere
• Employer has access to certificate validation
• Tutor Support available Monday-Friday
• Invitation to job fairs

Course Curriculum

This Course will cover some of the following topics:-

Dual Diagnosis

• Dual Diagnosis Introduction
• Downloadable Worksheet and PowerPoint Slides

Module 1 – Drugs and Effects

• Module 1 – Drugs and Effects: VIDEO PART 1
• Module 1 – Drugs and Effects: VIDEO PART 2
• Module 1 – Drugs and Effects: VIDEO PART 3
• Module 1 – Drugs and Effects: VIDEO PART 4
• Module 1 – Drugs and Effects: VIDEO PART 5
• Module 1 – Drugs and Effects: VIDEO PART 6
• Module 1 – Drugs and Effects: VIDEO PART 7
• Module 1 – Drugs and Effects: VIDEO PART 8
• Module 1 – Drugs and Effects: VIDEO PART 9
• Module 1 – Drugs and Effects: VIDEO PART 10

Module 2 – Addictions & Mental Health

• Module 2 Addictions & Mental Health: VIDEO PART 1
• Module 2 Addictions & Mental Health: VIDEO PART 2
• Module 2 Addictions & Mental Health: VIDEO PART 3
• Module 2 Addictions & Mental Health: VIDEO PART 4
• Module 2 Addictions & Mental Health: VIDEO PART 5
• Module 2 Addictions & Mental Health: VIDEO PART 6
• Module 2 Addictions & Mental Health: VIDEO PART 7
• Module 2 Addictions & Mental Health: VIDEO PART 8
• Module 2 Addictions & Mental Health: VIDEO PART 9
• Module 2 Addictions & Mental Health: VIDEO PART 10

Module 3 – Harm Minimisation & Optimal Health

• Module 3 Harm Minimisation & Optimal Health VIDEO PART 1
• Module 3 Harm Minimisation & Optimal Health VIDEO PART 2
• Module 3 Harm Minimisation & Optimal Health VIDEO PART 3
• Module 3 Harm Minimisation & Optimal Health VIDEO PART 4
• Module 3 Harm Minimisation & Optimal Health VIDEO PART 5
• Module 3 Harm Minimisation & Optimal Health VIDEO PART 6
• Module 3 Harm Minimisation & Optimal Health VIDEO PART 7

Module 4 – Brain Works – Neurophysiology

• Module 4 Brain Works – Neurophysiology VIDEO PART 1
• Module 4 Brain Works – Neurophysiology VIDEO PART 2
• Module 4 Brain Works – Neurophysiology VIDEO PART 3
• Module 4 Brain Works – Neurophysiology VIDEO PART 4
• Module 4 Brain Works – Neurophysiology VIDEO PART 5
• Module 4 Brain Works – Neurophysiology VIDEO PART 6

Module 5 – Trauma Model & Keys to Treatment

• Module 5 Trauma Model & Keys to Treatment VIDEO PART 1
• Module 5 Trauma Model & Keys to Treatment VIDEO PART 2
• Module 5 Trauma Model & Keys to Treatment VIDEO PART 3
• Module 5 Trauma Model & Keys to Treatment VIDEO PART 4
• Module 5 Trauma Model & Keys to Treatment VIDEO PART 5
• Module 5 Trauma Model & Keys to Treatment VIDEO PART 6
• Module 5 Trauma Model & Keys to Treatment VIDEO PART 7
• Module 5 Trauma Model & Keys to Treatment VIDEO PART 8
• Module 5 Trauma Model & Keys to Treatment VIDEO PART 9
• Module 5 Trauma Model & Keys to Treatment VIDEO PART 10

Module 6 – Brief & Early Intervention and Tripod of Support

• Module 6 Brief & Early Intervention and Tripod of Support VIDEO PART 1
• Module 6 Brief & Early Intervention and Tripod of Support VIDEO PART 2