Brown University Center for Alcohol & Addiction Studies: Distance Learning Program

Course Descriptions

The Brown DLP (DLP) is currently accepting course proposals. Please review the Instructor Requirements page or contact Monte Bryant for additional information on becoming an DLP presenter.

A System for Supervision

Elizabeth Holloway, Ph.D.
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Addressing Tobacco Use and Dependence in Addiction and Behavioral Health Services

Lisa M. Howard BSW, TTS
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Adolescent Chemical Dependency: Current Perspectives And Treatment Approaches

Michael Torch, MA, LADC, CCS
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Advanced Group Substance Abuse Counseling Skills: Working with Difficult Populations

Dee Lexandra, Ph.D.
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Advanced Pharmacology: Staying Current with Drugs of Abuse

Kevin R. Scheel, MS, MAC, LMFT
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AOD and Disabilities: Current Perspectives And Treatment Approaches

William J. Pellicio, MA
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Basic Group Counseling Skills

Dee Lexandra, Ph.D.
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Battered Women and Addictions

Deoshore Haig, MSW
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Boundary Issues and Dual Relationships in the Treatment of Addictions

Frederic G. Reamer, PhD
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Chemical Dependency and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Michael Torch, MA, LADC, CCS
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Chemical Dependency and Women

Suzanne Smoller, MSW, RCSW, CASAC, CPP, ACSW
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Clinician Self-Care for Addiction Counselors and Clinical Supervisors

Patricia A. Burke, MSW, LCSW
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Cocaine Dependency: Effective Assessment and Treatment Methods

Michael Torch, MA, LADC, CCS
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Justin Enggasser, Ph.D.
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Confidentiality of Patient Information in Substance Abuse

David F. Duncan, Dr.P.H., CAS, FAAHB
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Contingency Management to Enhance Treatment Effectiveness: Promoting Awareness of Motivational Incentives (P.A.M.I.)

Marty Boldin, MSW, LICSW, LADC, LCS, CPS, CPM
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Developing Culturally Competent Recovery Plans - Person-Centered Planning Using the Recovery Model

OmiSade Ali, M.A., LADC, CCS
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Drug Treatment Courts: An Integrated Approach

Diane Sherman, Ph.D., NCAC-II
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Dual Diagnosed Treatment: A MAP to Recovery

Marc Bono, PsyD
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Dual Diagnosis Treatment: A MAP to Recovery - Part 2

Marc Bono, PsyD
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Effective Strategies For Engaging Youth With Co-Occurring Disorders

Michael Torch, MA, LADC, CCS
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Exploring The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions

James Wuelfing, BA, CPP, NRPP
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Harm Reduction Technology

David F. Duncan, Dr.P.H., CAS, FAAHB
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HIV and Addictions: Dispelling the Myths

Steven Horovitz, MA
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Implementing Five Session Motivational Enhancement Therapy/Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MET/CBT5): An Evidence Based Brief Approach

John Thompson, MA, CDP
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Improving Outcomes for Mandated Clients

Nicholas A. Roes, PhD
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Introduction to Club Drugs

Stanley Chin, J.D.
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Introduction to Drug Courts

Stanley Chin, J.D.
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Introduction to Ethics: Managing Ethical Dilemmas and Risk-Management Issues

Frederic G. Reamer, PhD
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Introduction to Problem and Pathological Gambling: Knowledge and Education

Cathy Mikulak, MS,CASAC*G
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Leadership: Does the Rest of the World Look Like a Nail?

Diane Sherman, Ph.D., NCAC-II
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Linking Substance Abuse and Interpersonal Violence: Implications for Effective Interventions

William J. Pellicio, MA
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Living Life on Life's Terms: Integrating Spirituality into the Therapeutic Process with Addicted Adults

Patricia A. Burke, MSW, LCSW
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Managing Diversity: Developing an Inclusive Work Environment and Culturally Relevant Human Services

Deoshore Haig, MSW
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Mindfulness in Addiction Counseling

Patricia A. Burke, MSW, LCSW
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Motivational Interviewing: Fundamentals

Laura Saunders, MSSW
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Motivational Interviewing: Providing Direction and Rolling with Resistance

Laura Saunders, MSSW
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Moving From Line Worker to Supervisor

Suzanne Smoller, MSW, RCSW, CASAC, CPP, ACSW
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Problem and Compulsive Gambling: An Overview

James Wuelfing, BA, CPP, NRPP
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Problem Gambling and the Impact on the Family

James Wuelfing, BA, CPP, NRPP
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Recovery Community Organizations

James Wuelfing, BA, CPP, NRPP
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Simply Being: The Appropriate Use of Self In The Therapeutic Relationship With Addicted Adults

Patricia A. Burke, MSW, LCSW
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Speed Still Kills - The Growing Methamphetamine Problem

Kevin R. Scheel, MS, MAC, LMFT
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Strength Based Substance Abuse Treatment for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans

Dee Lexandra, Ph.D.
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Substance Abuse Among Older Adults

David F. Duncan, Dr.P.H., CAS, FAAHB
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Substance Use Issues in Gay and Lesbian Clients: Considerations for Effective Practice

William J. Pellicio, MA
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The Core Functions of Addictions Counseling

Kevin R. Scheel, MS, MAC, LMFT
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The Impact of Chemical Dependency on The Family

Suzanne Smoller, MSW, RCSW, CASAC, CPP, ACSW
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Treatment Planning MATRS

Pat Ristaino Dutton RNC, MS, MLADC, LCS
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Understanding and Utilizing Twelve Step Programs

James Wuelfing, BA, CPP, NRPP
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Understanding the Language of Warriors: Substance Abuse Treatment for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans

Dee Lexandra, Ph.D.
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Working with Latinos/as in Addiction Treatment

Haner Hernández, Ph.D., CADAC II, LADC I
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