Understanding Addictions

Course Contents

Unit One – An Overview of Addiction

Unit Two – Drugs

Unit Three – Alcohol

Unit Four – Gambling

Unit Five – Sex

Unit Five - Shopping

Unit Six – Associated Conditions

Unit Seven – Treatment

Unit Eight – Resources

What will a CPD course do for you?

CPD may be a requirement of membership of a professional body. It can help you to reflect, review and document your learning and to develop and update your professional knowledge and skills. It is also very useful to:

• provide an overview of your professional development to date.
• remind you of your achievements and how far you’ve progressed.
• direct your career and help you keep your eye on your goals.
• uncover gaps in your skills and capabilities.
• open up further development needs.
• provide examples and scenarios for a CV or interview.
• demonstrate your professional standing to clients and employers.
• help you with your career development or a possible career change.