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This drug addiction prevention courseis aimed at all those Teachers of Early Childhood Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education Teachers, Psychologists, Pedagogues, Psychopedagogues, etc. and, in general, any University Graduate interes...
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125 h
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5 ECTS (Créditos)
University Degree in Prevention of Drug Dependence with 5 ECTS University Credits.
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To know the phenomenon of drug addictions in depth, as well as the risk and protective factors that surround it learning to neutralize some and to enhance others.
To know the different types of addictive substances and their effects on the organism.
To offer the theoretical and methodological bases to develop preventive work and design specific actions in different areas.
To promote among people the rejection of drugs and the acceptance of alternative ways of leisure and socialization.
Do you know what the first thing that happens when someone decides to take a dangerous path? They become confident. They think that nothing bad is going to happen. And that's where the problem begins.
To talk about drug dependence prevention is not just to talk about avoiding substance use; it is to build a safe, solid and danger-free path. Today, more than ever, we need clear and effective solutions. So let's get down to basics: how to protect our young people, our friends, our society.
Drug dependence is a disease. No, it is not a vice or a bad choice. It is a prison that no one expects to be a part of. From the first use, the person is trapped in a cycle that robs them of their health, their happiness and their life. But preventing drug dependence is possible if we act quickly, if we know its causes and, above all, its consequences.
The figures don't lie. Drug use continues to grow, and it is affecting younger and younger people. Why is this happening? Because we live in a world that sometimes seems to push us into the abyss. Social pressure, the search for acceptance, ignorance... Everything plays against us.
It's no secret. We know what drug use does. We know it destroys lives and families. But why is it so hard for us to take action? Because most think "it won't happen to me." Big mistake. Drug prevention is not optional, it is essential.
And it's not just about giving boring talks in schools. It's much more. It is creating awareness, offering alternatives, teaching to say "no" without fear, without shame. It is to give each person the tools they need to make the right choice. Because, in the end, that's what it's all about: being able to choose a full and healthy life, far from risks.
Effective prevention is based on three pillars: education, communication and support. Without these elements, the risk of falling into consumption increases.
If our young people don't know the real dangers of drugs, how will they avoid them? Education is the key. Explain, clearly and bluntly, what drugs are, how they affect the body and mind, and what consequences their use brings. But educate does not mean to scare, it means to inform, to give tools to make conscious decisions.
Sometimes, avoiding an uncomfortable conversation is easier than facing reality. But if we want to help, we must talk about drugs honestly. Don't judge, don't impose. Simply, open a space where you can talk about what you feel, your doubts, your fears. Listening is as important as talking.
Support is fundamental. Knowing that you are not alone makes all the difference. From healthcare professionals to family and friends, we all have a role in drug dependence prevention. Because, in the end, each person needs to know that they have options, that they have a support network to back them up.
Drug use is like a game of chance: you lose much more than you win. And when you lose, you don't just lose yourself, you lose your family, your friends, the whole society. The consequences range from physical and mental health problems to job loss, legal problems and even death. Just like that.
The impact of drug dependence does not stay with the individual; it affects everyone around them. And no, it is not a matter of "taking care of oneself," it is a matter of taking care of each other.
If we detect the signs early, we can act before the problem becomes big. Early intervention is a crucial step. But we are not just talking about identifying the problem, but about attacking it head-on. With effective treatments, with detoxification programs, with psychological accompaniment... because drug dependence is not invincible.
Prevention campaigns, workshops in schools, help programs... are resources that are there, but they need to be harnessed.
Preventing drug dependence is not just an option, it is a responsibility. Every decision counts, every word has power, every act has an impact. Let's not let drugs destroy more lives. Because when we all work together, when we educate, talk and support, we are building a future without addictions, without invisible prisons, without pain.
Remember, drugs are a trap and, like all traps, it is better to avoid it than to fall into it.
UNIT 1. GENERAL CONCEPTS. ADOLESCENCE AND DRUG USE. CONCEPT OF PREVENTION
UNIT DIDACTIC 2. ALCOHOL: A LEGAL DRUG.
UNIT DIDACTIC 3. TOBACCO
UNIT 4. STIMULANTS
UNIT DIDACTIC 5. N.S. DEPRESSANTS
TEACHING UNIT 6. DISRUPTIVE DRUGS OF THE N.S.C
UNIT DIDACTIC 7. TREATMENT RESOURCES
UNIT DIDACTIC 8. THE PREVENTION OF DRUG DEPENDENCE
UNIT DIDACTIC 9. THE PREVENTION OF DRUG DEPENDENCY IN EDUCATIONAL CENTERS
UNIDAD DIDÁCTICA 10. INTERVENTION IN DRUG DEPENDENCE. GENERAL STEPS FOR THE TREATMENT OF DRUG DEPENDENCE. TYPES OF INTERVENTION
UNIT DIDACTIC 11. SOME DEVELOPING PROGRAMS AGAINST DRUG ADDICTION.
Entre el material entregado en este curso se adjunta un documento llamado Guía del Alumno dónde aparece un horario de tutorías telefónicas y una dirección de e-mail dónde podrá enviar sus consultas, dudas y ejercicios. Además recibirá los materiales didácticos que incluye el curso para poder consultarlos en cualquier momento y conservarlos una vez finalizado el mismo.La metodología a seguir es ir avanzando a lo largo del itinerario de aprendizaje online, que cuenta con una serie de temas y ejercicios. Para su evaluación, el alumno/a deberá completar todos los ejercicios propuestos en el curso. La titulación será remitida al alumno/a por correo una vez se haya comprobado que ha completado el itinerario de aprendizaje satisfactoriamente.
With this drug addiction prevention course the aim is, therefore, to provide information and training to address the first consumption of young people at risk, especially in adolescence, which is considered a stage of particular vulnerability.
This drug addiction prevention courseis aimed at all those Teachers of Early Childhood Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education Teachers, Psychologists, Pedagogues, Psychopedagogues, etc. and, in general, any University Graduate interested in carrying out their professional work in the field of drug addiction prevention. Education professionals interested in quality training that allows them to face the changing reality of the classroom and the new skills required for the exercise of their profession.
Once you have completed the training in this course Prevention of Drug Dependence, you will have acquired the necessary knowledge to work in professions such as counselor, social mediator, psychiatric expert as well as expert in prevention of drug dependence in adolescents..
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