Total CE Credit Hours: 1
Course Info URL: https://www.addictioncounselorce.com/courses/101738
To help ensure your CEs are relevant to your practice, we regularly retire courses that are no longer current. This course has been retired. It is no longer available.
We add new courses all the time. Try these categories:
About the Course:
This course is based on two films from the HBO Video Series “Addiction.” **Separate links are provided for each of the two films.*
In Opiate Addiction: Understanding Replacement Therapy,
Scott Farnum, Administrator at Acadia Hospital in Bangor, Maine, discusses the different types of opioids and their effects on the brain. Farnum’s lecture explains why replacement therapy is an effective way to recover from opioid addiction.
In South Boston Drug Court, a drug court in South Boston, MA is profiled, showing how the criminal justice system supervises long-term treatment for drug court clients.
This course is based on the reading-based online article, Opiate Addiction: Understanding Replacement Therapy (Chapters 1 – 2); and South Boston Drug Court (Chapters 1 – 3): From the HBO Video Series “Addiction” created by Sheila Nevins (producer)
Journal/Publisher:
Home Box Office, in association with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the National Institute on Drug Abuse and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismPublication Date:
March 2007Course Material Author
Course Creator
Recommended For:
This course is recommended for health care professionals, especially addiction counselors, psychologists, mental health counselors, and social workers who seek knowledge about replacement therapy for opiate addiction and the workings of drug courts. It is appropriate for all levels of participants' knowledge.
Course Objectives:
After taking this course, you should be able to:
- Explain the difference between varying types of opioids and the reasons for opiate addiction treatment failure.
- Identify the drugs used for replacement therapy for opiate abuse and discuss their mechanism of action.
- Discuss the concept of drug courts and how they work to help prevent drug use and associated crime.
Exam Questions
All exam questions for the course are visible on this page for members of Addiction Counselor CE.
Membership is free, and you can register today! You'll only pay when you're ready to purchase a course, or if you take advantage of the Unlimited Package.
If you're already a member, please sign in to see the exam questions for this and all other courses.
FAQs
-
Is this course approved for my continuing education requirements?
Yes, most likely. Look Up Your State Board for more detailed information. Logged-in site members will see the relevant approval information displayed in the Approvals tab for every course.
-
Do you have accommodations for my disability (ADA)?
If you are having trouble using Addiction Counselor CE, please contact us! We would be happy to accommodate your needs right away, and your input will help us make Addiction Counselor CE more accessible for future users too.
-
How do I enroll in this course?
Use the Enroll In This Course button and just follow the instructions! You don't pay anything until you're ready to take an exam.
-
What do I have to do to complete the course?
To complete the course, review the course objectives, then review the material, and then pass the exam with a score of 75% or greater and lastly complete an evaluation.
-
How do I access the materials?
Most of our courses are based on online articles available for free to the public. Some courses, such as those based on books, require that you purchase the material. Use the Materials tab above for more info. You don't need to enroll in the course to access materials, whether free or paid. So you always know what you're getting into before you commit to taking the exam.
-
How do I get my certificate?
Your certificate(s) will be available to download or email immediately when you pass the course exam and complete the evaluation.
-
Can I contact you for more help?
Yes! Use the Help widget at the bottom-right of the screen anywhere on Addiction Counselor CE to search our help docs, or to ask our support team for help. Unlike most of our competitors, Addiction Counselor CE has live US-based support reps to help you by email, chat, or phone.
