It's a Short Trip to Rock Bottom
This course simplifies the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) criteria for substance use disorders into a clear, easy-to-learn format—making it easier to assess and diagnose accurately (no memorization marathons required). More importantly, it focuses on the real-world skills every clinician needs to shine as a true “rock-star” assessor.
The DSM-5 shook things up by revamping diagnostic criteria, restructuring categories, and introducing Substance Use Disorder as a unified diagnosis. This course is grounded in these gold-standard updates because, well, they matter. Yes, the DSM-5-TR introduced a text revision that offered some touch-ups—but nothing that shifted the landscape for substance use assessment. And while diagnostic manuals will change and evolve, this course is focused on timeless
assessment skills that remain essential across all settings, client populations, and DSM editions.
You’ll Learn:
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The biggest barriers to accurately assessing and how to overcome them.
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How to ask meaningful questions and build rapport.
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How to work effectively with clients who are resistant, guarded, or defensive.
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Methods to guide conversations that lead to honest, insightful responses.
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The Stages of Addiction and how to use them for prevention and treatment planning.
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How to navigate and translate the diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders.
This course is applicable for practitioners of all levels, as well as prevention professionals. Course content applies to various client populations (i.e., addiction, mental health, etc.) and is relevant for services provided in a variety of settings (clinics, shelters, jails, etc.).
CE Hours
6
Pages
71
Questions
25
Price
$54
Retake Price
$27
Certification Information
This Training is approved by:
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Illinois (IAODAPCA) #20451 (Counselor I or II, Preventionist I or II, CARS I or II, CODP I or II, PCGC II, CCJP II, CAAP I, CRSS I or II, CPRS I or II, MAATP I or II, CFPP II, CVSS II).
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This course has been approved by Instant CE, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #159507, Instant CE is responsible for all aspects of the programming.
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Ohio (OCDP) #50-19114 Content Area P2, C4.
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This training is provided under New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) Education and Training Provider certification number 1194. Training under a New York State OASAS provider certification is acceptable for meeting all or part of CASAC/CPP/CPS education and training requirements. This training approved for; Renewal, 6 clock hours CASAC/CPP/CPS.