Total CE Credit Hours: 18
Course Info URL: https://www.addictioncounselorce.com/courses/102010
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About the Course:
Course 102530 is the updated version of this book.
The book upon which this course is based provides information about the drugs people use and the ways people get high. The authors present a realistic informative handbook without bias or exaggeration. The physiological and behavioral effects of drug abuse are sure to increase understanding of the common reactions many people experience who use drugs. Basic principles and legalities related to drug issues are also presented in this course.
This course is based on the book, Buzzed: The Straight Facts About the Most Used and Abused Drugs from Alcohol to Ecstasy created by Cynthia Kuhn, Scott Swartzwelder, and Wilkie Wilson
Publication Date:
August 11th, 2014 / 4th Edition
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Recommended For:
This course is recommended for health care professionals,health educators, counselors,and social workers who seek knowledge about different classes of drugs and their physical and psychological effects . It is appropriate for all levels of participants’ knowledge.
Course Objectives:
Identify classes of drugs.
Describe the different physical and psychological effects of different classes of drugs.
Explain the principles of drug addition.
Explain the basic laws and principles that are applicable with drug use.
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American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders (AAHCPAD)
18 CE credit hours
American Psychological Association (APA)
18 CE credit hours
CE Learning Systems is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CE Learning Systems maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC)
18 CE credit hours
This course has been approved by CE Learning Systems, service provider of Addiction Counselor CE, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #107243, CE Learning Systems is responsible for all aspects of their programming.
Buzzed
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