Quick Reference Guides-"Understanding Addiction" Companion Resource (PDF)

🧠 Quick Reference Guides – Understanding Addiction 
Concise & Actionable | 7 Guides | Client & Clinician Use

-What You’ll Receive:
• A streamlined 7-chapter Guide covering key addiction concepts
• Includes myths vs. facts, brain science, treatment methods, and demographic considerations
• Quick-reference format ideal for therapists, educators, and case managers
• Fully printable and ready for use in client education, staff meetings, or group sessions

📋 Topics Covered:
• Understanding addiction & debunking myths
• Key brain structures involved in substance use
• Signs & symptoms of addiction (behavioral, psychological, physical)
• Culturally responsive treatment strategies
• Evidence-based modalities (CBT, MI, MAT, DBT)
• Long-term recovery planning and relapse prevention
• Building and sustaining support networks

💡 Suggested Use:
Perfect for new clinicians, peer support specialists, or educators looking for an accessible tool to introduce core concepts of addiction. Use as an orientation resource, psychoeducation material, or as part of a larger workbook or course.

🧠 Quick Reference Guides – Understanding Addiction 
Concise & Actionable | 7 Guides | Client & Clinician Use

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-What You’ll Receive:
• A streamlined 7-chapter Guide covering key addiction concepts
• Includes myths vs. facts, brain science, treatment methods, and demographic considerations
• Quick-reference format ideal for therapists, educators, and case managers
• Fully printable and ready for use in client education, staff meetings, or group sessions

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📋 Topics Covered:
• Understanding addiction & debunking myths
• Key brain structures involved in substance use
• Signs & symptoms of addiction (behavioral, psychological, physical)
• Culturally responsive treatment strategies
• Evidence-based modalities (CBT, MI, MAT, DBT)
• Long-term recovery planning and relapse prevention
• Building and sustaining support networks

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💡 Suggested Use:
Perfect for new clinicians, peer support specialists, or educators looking for an accessible tool to introduce core concepts of addiction. Use as an orientation resource, psychoeducation material, or as part of a larger workbook or course.