Throughout this course, students will examine the Relapse Prevention (RP) model to understand the conceptual and clinical aspects of the RP approach. The ultimate goal is to help individuals alter excessive or addictive behaviour patterns. Students will analyze various intervention techniques for both proactive and reactive intervention, learn about the significance of abstinence and opioid substitution programs, and explore additional challenges that arise in substance abuse rehabilitation. What will you learn: Describe various pharmacological approaches to help persons with substance-related disorders deal with withdrawal symptoms and maintain abstinence from alcohol, nicotine, opioids, cocaine and cannabis. Explain the difference between spirituality and religion and how each could benefit recovery, as well as identify the characteristics, mechanics and benefits of intervention. Identify the commonly encountered problems in treating individuals with SUDs, concerns with lapse and relapse, and the causes of deterioration as well as other concepts that help treat individuals with SUDs. Explain why focusing prevention efforts on young Canadians is necessary, the history of prevention programs and the changes that are being made currently.