Introduction to the Course
  • About your Tutor
  • About the Course
Introduction to 'Psychology of Addictions'
  • What is 'Addiction'?
  • The Nature of 'Addictions'
  • Do 'Genetics' Play Role in 'Addictive Behaviour'?
  • Environmental Factors that Contribute to 'Addictions'
Alcohol-related Addictions
  • Symptomatology of Alcohol Addiction (and ‘Withdrawal’)
  • Diagnosis of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
  • Psychological Effects of Alcohol Addiction
  • Physiological Effects of Alcohol Addiction
  • Mental Health & Alcohol Addiction
  • Available treatments (Pharmacolology)
  • Psychological Treatments (therapy, counselling, CBT, REBT)
  • Steps to Recovery
Drug-Related Addictions
  • What Kind of Drugs People Take (Part 1: Amphetamines, Antidepressants, Opioids)
  • What Kind of Drugs People Take (Part 2: Cocaine, Cannabis, Heroin)
  • Symptomatology of Drug Addiction
  • Diagnostic Criteria for Drug-Related Addiction
  • Psychological Effects of Drug Abuse
  • Physiological Effects of Drug Abuse
  • Mental Health & Drug Addictions
  • Withdrawal Symptoms
  • What to Do: Overdose
  • Available Treatments
  • Steps to Recovery
  • Thank You and Good Bye!
  • 'Alcohol & Drug Addictions: Psychology' - FINAL TEST
  • Obtaining your certificate