About Course
This 4-hour online course is designed for individuals who have been ordered by the court, probation, or family services to complete a substance abuse education program.
The course provides a warm, respectful, and evidence-based learning environment focused on understanding the impacts of substance use, recognizing personal triggers, developing healthy coping strategies, and building decision-making skills to support a positive, substance-free lifestyle.
Through relatable real-world examples, engaging video lessons, self-reflection exercises, and quizzes, participants will be encouraged to reflect on their choices and learn practical tools to make lasting changes.
This course emphasizes personal growth, legal compliance, and the empowerment of each learner to move forward confidently and responsibly.
Course Content
Module 1: Understanding Substance Use and Its Effects
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Lesson 1.1 – What is Substance Use? (Foundations and Misconceptions) video
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Lesson 1.1 – What is Substance Use? (Foundations and Misconceptions)
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Lesson 1.1 – What is Substance Use? (Foundations and Misconceptions) 2
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Lesson 1.1 – What is Substance Use? (Foundations and Misconceptions) 3
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Lesson 1.1 – What is Substance Use? (Foundations and Misconceptions) 4
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Assignment (Self-Reflection/Worksheet)
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Myths and Facts About Substance Use
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Lesson 1.2: How Substances Affect the Brain and Body video
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Lesson 1.2: How Substances Affect the Brain and Body
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Lesson 1.2: How Substances Affect the Brain and Body 2
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Lesson 1.2: How Substances Affect the Brain and Body 3
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Lesson 1.2: How Substances Affect the Brain and Body 4
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📝 Assignment (Self-Reflection/Worksheet)
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Substances and Their Effects on the Brain
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Lesson 1.3: The Slippery Slope: From Casual Use to Dependency video
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Lesson 1.3: The Slippery Slope: From Casual Use to Dependency
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Lesson 1.3: The Slippery Slope: From Casual Use to Dependency 2
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Lesson 1.3: The Slippery Slope: From Casual Use to Dependency 3
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Assignment (Self-Reflection/Worksheet)
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Understanding Tolerance and Substance Use
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Lesson 1.4: Breaking the Cycle: How to Overcome Substance Use Challenges video
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Lesson 1.4: Breaking the Cycle: How to Overcome Substance Use Challenges
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Lesson 1.4: Breaking the Cycle: How to Overcome Substance Use Challenges 2
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Lesson 1.4: Breaking the Cycle: How to Overcome Substance Use Challenges 3
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Assignment (Self-Reflection/Worksheet)
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Overcoming Substance Use Challenges: The First Step