Cocaine Addiction and Abuse - 3Units

Cocaine use and abuse has re-emerged in the 21st century as a damaging and deadly habit among teens and adults. The highly addictive chemical dynamics and relative affordability of cocaine cause the problem to be one that is spreading, especially in the adolescent population. The clinician will learn treatment modalities for users of cocaine who have become addicted to the deadly drug.

Target Audience

This course is designed for healthcare providers. Specifically, it is designed for Licensed Professional Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists, Chemical Dependency Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Nurses, or any other provider that is likely to gain professionally from increased knowledge in the subject area. It is appropriate for any provider that is likely to come into contact with those dealing with issues related to the clinical topic in the course of practice.

Teaching Methods

CEUstore.com provides continuing education opportunities for the clinician or practitioner via the World Wide Web. Each person who chooses a course, absorbs the information provided, and subsequently scores 70% or above on the associated test will be provided a certificate of completion that will show the clinician or practitioner has mastered the information provided. Following that procedure each clinician or practitioner will be provided the opportunity to evaluate the process so that CEUstore.com will be able to determine if its objectives are accurate, relevant, and appropriate. Other methods for feedback from customers at CEUstore.com are also provided on this site. Each clinician or practitioner is encouraged to communicate with CEUstore.com via these methods.

Learning Objectives

This course will provide the clinician or practitioner with basic information linked to the use of, abuse of, and addiction to cocaine. Patients who are showing signs of illicit drug use and abuse can be helped by the clinician or practitioner who absorbs the knowledge provided in this course. The ability to identify, assess, and begin treatment for patients with cocaine addiction is also covered in the material provided.

Skill Development

At the completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Identify the prominent features of an Addiction Disorder.
2. Differentiate the symptoms/features of various Addiction Disorders.
3. Explain possible treatment approaches for Addiction Disorders and identify possible risks and benefits.
4. Identify research areas that may be promising in understanding Addiction Disorders.
5. Demonstrate an enhanced understanding of why Addiction Disorders may occur and some initial treatment strategies.
6. Correctly answer 70% of multiple choice questions on a quiz over the material.