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    • About
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  • Drug and Alcohol Education
    • Certifications >
      • CCAPP Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor
      • CADTP Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor
      • FAQs
      • Scholarship
      • Student Success >
        • Students' Comments
      • How to Become a Certified Drug & Alcohol Counselor
  • Counselor Registration
    • 80 Hour Core Competency Course
    • CADTP Orientation Course for RADT-1
    • Renewal Course for Certified Counselors
  • Offender Courses
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  • Online Classroom

Overview of Addiction Course

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Overview of Addiction Course

Examines the history of alcohol and other mood-changing drugs; the myths and stereotypes of alcohol use; the socio-cultural factors that contribute to the use of drugs; and the patterns and progressions of alcoholism. 

Course is worth 4.5 quarter units, or 45 hours. 

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Student Testimonials from the Course

The Overview of Addiction course was an excellent learning experience. I gained a strong foundational understanding of addiction, including its biological, psychological, and social components. The material was well organized and presented in a clear, structured way, making the concepts easy to understand and retain. I especially appreciated how the course broke down information into manageable sections, which supported both engagement and learning. Overall, it was informative, well-designed, and beneficial to my professional growth. - Dawn D.

I learned so much about the different approaches to understanding cause and effect of addiction.  Coming out of that lifestyle, I learned a lot of different approaches for not only myself but people I may help in the future, Thank you! - Kaysha D.


The course material was meaningful and helped me understand addiction from both a clinical and human perspective. I appreciated how the class connected research, theory, and real‑world application in a way that made the content feel relevant and impactful. I found the course valuable, well‑designed, and genuinely enriching, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to learn this material. - Kelley S.

About Christian Institute

Christian Institute (CI) is approved both by CCAPP (California Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors) and CADTP (California Association of DUI Treatment Programs). Both certifying bodies are approved with California Department of Health Services (DHCS) to certify candidates as certified counselors to work in treatment programs.

Because Christian Institute is approved with both associations, this means that you don’t have to worry if the courses you take  will count towards your certification. You can visit CCAPP’s and 
CADTP's websites for more information.

Christian Institute is also a NAADAC (National Association of Alcoholism Counselors and Trainers) Approved Education Provider.

Certifying Bodies that Accept Christian Institute's Courses & CI's Continuing Education & Enrichment Courses
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CCAPP CERTIFIED DRUG AND ALCOHOL COUNSELOR

Christian Institute offers online the seven courses needed to qualify to take the written exam to become a certified alcohol and drug counselor through CCAPP.  Register today!
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CALIFORNIA SUD COUNSELOR CERTIFICATION 

Christian Institute offers online the seven courses needed to qualify to take the written exam to become a certified alcohol and drug counselor through CADTP.
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Continuing Education & Enrichment Courses


CI is an approved provider with NAADAC, CADTP, & CCAPP.

Christian Institute offers online continuing education courses as well as the 80 hour course to start process of becoming a Registered Alcohol and Drug Trainee I (RADT-1). 
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