Substance Abuse & Addiction Nursing – Certificate Course

Comprehensive Care in Substance Use Disorders & Recovery Management

A comprehensive, practice-oriented certification program designed to build clinical, psychological, and operational competence in substance abuse care for nurses — from early identification and intervention to long-term recovery support and relapse prevention.  

A Premium Certificate Course by Charkos Academy.

Program Overview

Substance abuse nursing focuses on the assessment, management, and rehabilitation of individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs), enabling compassionate, evidence-based, and patient-centered care across clinical and community settings.  

This program provides a structured, end-to-end understanding of addiction nursing, covering :

  • Foundations of substance use disorders
  • Screening, assessment, and early intervention
  • Detoxification principles and medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
  • Counselling basics and behavioural therapy approaches
  • Relapse prevention and long-term recovery planning
  • Legal, ethical, and workplace considerations for nurses
  • Real-world case discussions and clinical scenarios