Addiction: Signs and Symptoms-Module 3 Hallucinogens, Narcotics, Inhalants, Designer/Club Drug and Steroid Abuse.
A core curriculum in addiction studies for all practitioner levels. This course is one module of three. It is a stand-alone course and can be taken without the other two modules. Appropriate course selection for those seeking to meet addiction certification education requirements.
Note to US DOT SAPs: This course is not applicable to US DOT SAP Qualification or Renewal.
Available as a live course for contracted groups. Contact us for information.
Developed by: Karen Albig Smith, LMFT, LCAS, MAC, CAP, SAP, SAE
Revised 2022
Description: The module discusses three of the six classifications of psychoactive drugs (hallucinogens, narcotics, and inhalants) including medical uses, street names, signs, and symptoms of low, moderate, and high doses, and including long-term effects. Statistical information on costs to society including, crimes, traffic consequences, social problems, and health concerns are discussed throughout the class. Finally, a supplemental section on designer drugs, club drugs, steroid abuse, over the counter and prescription drugs is provided.
CE Credits: 4
CE Broker Course #: 20-328793
Methods: Pre-test, study guide, posttest and evaluation, internet sources via URLs, Q&A by email.
Content Area: Addictions, Social and cultural foundations, Clinical evaluation and assessment
Purpose: Practitioners taking this course will be better equipped to observe for the signs and symptoms of hallucinogen, inhalant, prescription and OTC substance abuse, dependency, withdrawal, and intoxication.
Target Audience: Social workers, marriage and family therapists, licensed professional counselors, mental health counselors, nurses, employee assistance professionals, addiction professionals, behavioral health technicians, and other allied professionals who may work with these populations.
National Board for Certified Counselors (N.B.C.C.) Program Services has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP #: 5978.
Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.
Program Services is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Maine, Montana, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Wyoming, New Mexico.
South Carolina Board of Nursing CEBroker provider #50-1651
District Columbia Board of Nursing CEBroker provider #50-1651
Allied profession approvals can be found at https://www.programservices.org/approvals?
Online Course
- CE Broker#:
- 20-300730
- CE Credits:
- 4
- Price:
- $40.00