Addiction Recovery Training - CORE | Maryland Addiction and Behavioral-health Professionals Certification Board

Overview

The Addiction Recovery course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of addiction, the recovery process, and evidence-based strategies for supporting individuals in their journey to overcome substance use disorders. This course covers various aspects of addiction recovery, including the stages of change, relapse prevention, treatment modalities, and the role of support networks. Through a combination of theoretical foundations, practical exercises, and discussions, students will gain the knowledge and skills needed to facilitate successful addiction recovery.

Training Hours by Domain

Advocacy 6.00 hrs

Ethical Responsibility 9.00 hrs

Mentoring / Education 12.00 hrs

Recovery / Wellness 12.00 hrs

Total Hours 39.00

Applies to Certifications

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)
Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional
Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor (CCDC)

Location: United States
Total Hours: 39 CEU Hours
Dates: Jul 1, 2026 – Jul 3, 2026
Price: $300.00
Instructor(s): THEESEEDS Addiction Recovery – Advocacy Domain (12 CEUs)
Format: Hybrid

This training provides a comprehensive, domain-based exploration of advocacy within addiction recovery systems, with emphasis on strengthening coordinated responses for individuals affected by substance use disorders and justice system involvement. It examines the structural, clinical, and community-level considerations that shape successful reintegration and continuity of care following incarceration.

The course underscores the critical role of community and outpatient service providers in supporting recovery during transitional periods, including post-release engagement and sustained care planning. It further explores the influence of family and relational systems such as caregivers, partners, children, and broader community networks on recovery trajectories and long-term stability.

A trauma-informed and recovery-oriented framework guides the discussion on the complexities of re-establishing and maintaining supportive relationships, highlighting both their protective potential and associated psychosocial risks. The training also reinforces evidence-informed approaches to reducing relapse and overdose risk through structured, ethical, and sustainable support mechanisms.

Designed for clinical, behavioral health, and allied professionals, this program is also suitable for internal stakeholders seeking advanced understanding of advocacy-driven practice within integrated addiction recovery systems.

Instructor(s)
Dr. Teni Akinwuntan - Doctorate in Arts
Catrice Greer - Deepening Trauma-Informed Practice Certification, Mental Health First Aid Certification
Website: https://theeseedspsychoeducational.com