Course Description

This course explores options and decisions regarding recovery and treatment of opioid use disorder. Not all options presented may be for a specific situation. This brochure offers suggestions for the individual seeking treatment options to talk with treatment providers about one’s individual circumstances and explore the role of medication in one’s recovery from opioid use disorder. SAMHSA emphasizes the evidence supports that medications are best used in combination with recovery support, lifestyle changes and professional treatment. (SAMHSA, 2016).


Course Modality: This is an independent home-study course. Students will take the course according to their own timeline. 

Course Completion: To receive the course certificate, each student is required to agree to Student Learning Contract, read all text-based materials, view any media posted, complete and pass course examination, and complete and submit course evaluation. 

Senior Instructor Diane Sherman, PhD

Dr. Diane Sherman, Ph.D., a substance abuse profession since 1975, beginning her career while serving in the U.S. Army for in the capacity of Behavioral Science Specialist.  She holds the national advanced credential of Master Addiction Counselor, Certified Clinical Supervisor, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor-II, and E-Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Diane earned her Doctorate in Industrial / Organizational Psychology from Capella University in 2007. Since 2008 she has taught and supervised students who are in pursuit of the certified addiction counselor credential.She is passionate about creating a positive student learning experience and sharing the best knowledge to support addiction professionals in our clinical practice

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome Video.

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    2. Course Syllabus.

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    3. Learner Agreement

    4. How to Navigate this course

    1. Instructional Video for Completing Assignments

    1. Decisions in Recovery. Pre-Test

    2. Decisions in Recovery. Treatment for OUD

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    1. Decisions in Recovery. Assignment #1.

    2. Decisions in Recovery. Assignment #2.

    3. Decisions in Recovery. Assignment #3

    4. Decisions in Recovery. Assignment #4.

    1. Decisions in Recovery. Post-Test

    2. Course Review

    3. Course Evaluation

About this course

  • $35.00
  • 14 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

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