Major Classes of Substances of Abuse
  • TITLE:
    Understanding Cannabis

    TARGET AUDIENCE:
    Nurses, Counselors, and other interested Health Professionals

    COURSE DESCRIPTION:
    • This is a six-hour training aimed at providing an introduction to understanding Cannabis and Cannabinoid Substances
    • This course directly relates to the domains of assessment, counseling, case management, client education, and professional responsibility, with a specific substance abuse focus.

    OBJECTIVES: (Behavioral Terminology)
    Upon completion, the learner will be able to identify:
    1. History of Cannabis.
    2. Signs and symptoms of Cannabis abuse, dependence, and withdrawal disorders; long-term and short-term use.
    3. Health consequences of Cannabis use and withdrawal; Medical uses of Cannabis and THC
    4. Appropriate assessments, interventions, professionalism, and supportive measures such as case management and client education for the professional who is caring for the chemically impaired individual;
    5. The underlying neurobiology of cannabis dependence and withdrawal disorders, as applies to professional self-care and the provision of care for chemically- impaired individuals;
    6. Evidence-based interventions that can be applied in private and professional settings.


    You have the option of downloading the course Lecture Notes or going through the material here on the site.

    Following the completion of the course material, please complete the Course Evaluation and then proceed to take the Exam. After completing the Course Evaluation and passing the Exam, you can download and print your Certificate immediately.

    PAHA Live-Streaming ZOOM Class Schedule          Course Revised 04/20/2021


    All of the materials for the "Understanding Cannabis" course are located below:

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  • TARGET AUDIENCE:
    Nurses, Counselors, and other interested Health Professionals

    COURSE DESCRIPTION:
    • This is a six-hour training aimed at providing an introduction to understanding alcohol and other tranquilizers.
    • This course directly relates to the domains of assessment, counseling, case management, client education, and professional responsibility, with a specific substance abuse focus.

    OBJECTIVES:
    Upon completion, the learner will be able to identify:
    1. Signs and symptoms of Alcohol dependence and withdrawal disorders;
    2. Health consequences of Alcohol use and withdrawal;
    3. Appropriate assessments, interventions, professionalism, and supportive measures such as case management and client education for the professional who is caring for the chemically impaired individual;
    4. The underlying neurobiology of Alcohol dependence and withdrawal disorders, as applies to professional self-care and the provision of care for chemically-impaired individuals;
    5. Evidence based interventions that can be applied in private and professional settings.

    PAHA Live-Streaming Course Schedule      + ZOOM                                        Course Updated 10/2020

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  • TITLE:
    Understanding Hallucinogenic drugs, including Cannabis, LSD, Club Drugs, and Psychedelics

    TARGET AUDIENCE:
    Nurses, Counselors, and other interested Health Professionals

    COURSE DESCRIPTION:
    • This is a six-hour training aimed at providing an introduction to understanding Hallucinogenic drugs, including Cannabis, LSD, Club Drugs, and Psychedelics
    • This course directly relates to the domains of assessment, counseling, case management, client education, and professional responsibility, with a specific substance abuse focus.

    OBJECTIVES: (Behavioral Terminology)
    Upon completion, the learner will be able to identify:
    1. Major classes of Hallucinogenic drugs, including Cannabis, LSD, Club Drugs, and Psychedelics.
    2. Signs and symptoms of Hallucinogenic drugs abuse, dependence and withdrawal disorders;
    3. Health consequences of Hallucinogenic drug use and withdrawal;
    4. Appropriate assessments, interventions, professionalism, and supportive measures such as case management and client education for the professional who is caring for the chemically impaired individual;
    5. The underlying neurobiology of stimulant dependence and withdrawal disorders, as applies to professional self-care and the provision of care for chemically- impaired individuals;
    6. Evidence based interventions that can be applied in private and professional settings.

    PAHA Online Live-Streaming Course Schedule    + ZOOM                             Course Updated 10/2020

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  • This is a six-hour training aimed at providing an introduction to understanding Opiates Including Methadone and Prescription Narcotics.

    PAHA Live-Streaming Course Schedule          + ZOOM                                      Course Updated 10/2020

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    Understanding Stimulants, Including Methamphetamine, Cocaine and Prescription Stimulants

    TARGET AUDIENCE:
    Nurses, Counselors, and other interested Health Professionals

    COURSE DESCRIPTION:
    • This is a six-hour training aimed at providing an introduction to understanding stimulants, including methamphetamine, cocaine and prescription stimulants for the counselor, nurse, or other professional
    • This course directly relates to the domains of assessment, counseling, case management, client education, and professional responsibility, with a specific substance abuse focus.

    OBJECTIVES: (Behavioral Terminology)
    Upon completion, the learner will be able to identify:
    1. Major classes of Stimulants, including methamphetamine, cocaine and prescription stimulants.
    2. Signs and symptoms of stimulant dependence and withdrawal disorders;
    3. Health consequences of stimulant use and withdrawal;
    4. Appropriate assessments, interventions, professionalism, and supportive measures such as case management and client education for the professional who is caring for the chemically impaired individual;
    5. The underlying neurobiology of stimulant dependence and withdrawal disorders, as applies to professional self-care and the provision of care for chemically- impaired individuals;
    6. Evidence based interventions that can be applied in private and professional settings.
    PAHA Live-Streaming Course Schedule         + ZOOM                                     Course Updated 10/2020
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  • TITLE:
    Understanding Tobacco and other Nicotine-containing Substances

    TARGET AUDIENCE:
    Nurses, Counselors, and other interested Health Professionals

    COURSE DESCRIPTION:
    • This is a six-hour training aimed at providing an introduction to Understanding Tobacco and other Nicotine-containing Substances for the counselor, nurse, or other professional
    • This course directly relates to the domains of assessment, counseling, case management, client education, and professional responsibility, with a specific substance abuse focus.

    OBJECTIVES: (Behavioral Terminology)
    Upon completion, the learner will be able to identify:
    1. Major classes of Nicotine containing substances
    2. Signs and symptoms of Nicotine dependence and withdrawal disorders;
    3. Health consequences of Nicotine use and withdrawal;
    4. Appropriate assessments, interventions, professionalism, and supportive measures such as case management and client education for the professional who is caring for the chemically impaired individual;
    5. The underlying neurobiology of Nicotine dependence and withdrawal disorders, as applies to professional self-care and the provision of care for chemically- impaired individuals;
    6. Evidence based interventions that can be applied in private and professional settings.
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