Course Description
Addiction counselors work to improve people’s lives by identifying and treating the effects of
substance abuse disorders. Addiction counselors may work with people from the general
public or they may specialize in specific populations, such as gender specific, persons
involved in the criminal justice system, families, LGBTQIA, veterans and the opioid overuse
epidemic. This course will provide a more in depth overview of the diverse populations in the
addiction treatment realm.
Virtual Time/Duration: Virtual class meets online via Zoom from 8:30 – 5:00.(14 thours) Students will also have an online classroom with link, handouts and resource material for class as well as where students take the final exam and course evaluation. Enrolled students will receive online classroom login/password 2 days prior to class start date.
Access: must download free Zoom application and video capable phone, laptop or desktop.
Tuition: $185.00
Instructor: Thea Wessel, LAC, LPC, MAC, NCAAC, Phd(c)
