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

Welcome to the CAAS Distance Learning Program

The Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies Distance Learning Program is a collaborative effort between the Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies and the Program in Public Health located within the Alpert School of Medicine at Brown University in Providence, RI. 

The purpose of the Distance Learning Program is to provide a range of health care professionals including addiction treatment providers, counselors, social workers, nurses, psychologists, and physicians with access to continuing education courses covering a range of topics relating to advances in addiction treatment and prevention. Please view the calendar below for a list of upcoming courses and information.

The program provides flexible pricing for each 8-10 credit course based on the level of continuing education credential selected as follows:

Credentialing Level Cost
Addiction Treatment Specialists (NAADAC)$60
*Counselors (NBCC)$60
*Social Workers (NASW)$80
*Nurses (ANCC)$80
*Psychologists (APA)$100
**Physicians (CME; Brown Med)$125

*Application pending.  Anticipated availability by March, 2009.
**Select courses only

See Accreditation page for more detail.

CAAS Course Calendar


Start Date Course Title Instructor
12/1/2008
Registration Open		 Living Life on Life's Terms: Integrating Spirituality into the Therapeutic Process with Addicted Adults Patricia Burke, MSW, LCSW
12/8/2008
Registration Open		 The Core Functions of Addictions Counseling Kevin R. Scheel, MS, MAC, LMFT
12/8/2008
Registration Open		 Introduction to Drug Courts Stanley Chin, J.D.
12/15/2008
Registration Open		 Adolescent Chemical Dependency: Current Perspectives And Treatment Approaches Michael Torch, MA, LADC, CCS
01/05/2009
Registration Open		 Basic Group Counseling Skills Dee Lexandra, Ph.D.
01/12/2009
Registration Open		 MANAGING DIVERSITY: Developing an Inclusive Work Environment and Culturally Relevant Human Services Deoshore Haig, MSW
01/19/2009
Registration Open		 Developing Culturally Competent Recovery Plans – Person-Centered Planning Using the Recovery Model OmiSade Ali, M.A., LADC, CCS
01/26/2009
Registration Open		 Introduction to Ethics: Managing Ethical Dilemmas and Risk-Management Issues Frederic G. Reamer, Ph.D.
01/26/2009
Registration Open		 Moving From Line Worker to Supervisor Suzanne Smoller, RCSW, CASAC, CPP, ACSW
02/02/2009
Registration Open		 Tobacco Cessation Treatment: Best Practices Steven Horovitz, MA
02/02/2009
Registration Open		 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Justin Enggasser, Ph.D.
02/09/2009
Registration Open		 Substance Use Issues in Gay and Lesbian Clients: Considerations for Effective Practice William J. Pellicio, MA
02/16/2009
Registration Open		 Introduction to Motivational Interviewing Laura Saunders, MSSW
02/16/2009
Registration Open		 Effective Strategies for engaging Youth with Co-occurring Disorders Michael Torch, MA, LADC, CCS
02/23/2009
Registration Open		 Leadership: Does the Rest of the World Look Like a Nail? Diane Sherman, Ph.D., NCAC-II
03/02/2009
Registration Open 01/12/09		 Understanding and Utilizing 12 Step Programs James Wuelfing, BA, CPP, NRPP
03/09/2009
Registration Open 01/19/09		 Speed Still Kills - The Growing Methamphetamine Problem Kevin R. Scheel, MS, MAC, LMFT
03/16/2009
Registration Open 01/26/09		 Drug Treatment Courts: An Integrated Approach Diane Sherman, Ph.D., NCAC-II
03/23/2009
Registration Open 02/02/09		 HIV and Addictions: Dispelling the Myths Steven Horovitz, MA
03/30/2009
Registration Open 02/09/09		 Dual Diagnosed Treatment: A MAP to Recovery Marc Bono, PsyD
04/06/2009
Registration Open 02/16/09		 Clinician Self-Care for Addiction Counselors and Clinical Supervisors Patricia A. Burke, MSW, LCSW

Note: Course schedules are subject to change without notice.


Learn more about the Brown University Distance Learning Program here:

• View our Participation Guidelines
• Get a complete listing of DLP courses
• See a complete listing of DLP faculty

Receive announcements as courses open for registration! To join the DLP Course Announcement listserve, please contact Monte Bryant.