Substance Use Disorder Training

This is training is a three part series that explores substance use disorder. The goals of this training are to help you:

  • Develop an understanding of the different types of drugs
  • Recognize and identify various types of paraphernalia
  • Understand the impact drugs and alcohol have on the brain
  • Understand why people use drugs/alcohol
  • Understand how and why addictions develop
  • Understand the basic effects of substance abuse
  • Recognize signs and indicators of substance abuse


Your Instructor


UM Center for Children, Families & Workforce Dev.
UM Center for Children, Families & Workforce Dev.

Course Curriculum


  Welcome & Purpose
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  Part 1: Overview of Substance Use Disorder
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  Part 2: Why People Use
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  Part 3: Substance Use & Families
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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