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This Dual Diagnosis Training Intro video introduces the 2 day advanced training that explains Substance Abuse, (with Alcohol & Other Drugs), as well as Mental Health Issues. This training will equip general practitioners to be able to deliver brief & early interventions to patients struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues, as well as advanced psycho therapeutic skills.

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

Learning Outcomes

1. Consider sociocultural factors affecting people with substance use and addiction in order to make appropriate community referrals 
2. Reflect on personal biases regarding addictive behaviours and how this impacts clinical care
3. Identify referral pathways for patients to engage with treatment service providers
4. Assess a patient’s stage of change for referral into clinical pathways and treatment
5. Verbalise a range of communication skills to interview and counsel patients and their families about substance use and addictive behaviours
6. Consider sociocultural factors affecting people with substance use and addiction in order to make appropriate community referrals 
7. Reflect on personal biases regarding addictive behaviours and how this impacts clinical care
8. Implement strategies to prevent and minimise harm for those patients who are more vulnerable to addiction
9. Articulate the impact Neurophysiology has on addiction
10. Articulate the impact Neuroplasticity has on addiction
11. Consider level of awareness of socio cultural factors affecting people with substance use and addiction in order to make appropriate community referrals. 

Details

Cost: $214.50 (online option, incl. GST)

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