FELLOWSHIP IN ADDICTION MEDICINE
FELLOWSHIP IN ADDICTION MEDICINE Explore the Fellowship in Addiction Medicine with our practical-based Postgraduate Diploma Program. Designed for medical professionals seeking to excel in diagnostics, this course offers clinical training, expert mentorship, and advanced knowledge to effectively address addiction and related disorders. Course Price ₹ 2,50,000 ₹2,00000 Buy Course Now Get Free Details For Course Batch starts on Jan to Dec/ May to June Course Duration 12 Months Multimodal Program Hybrid Mode & Clinical Attachment Flexible payment financing options available Program overview MGA Medical Global Academy provides a Fellowship in Addiction Medicine, catering to healthcare practitioners aiming at specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of substance use and behavioral addiction disorders. This clinical fellowship program offers advanced knowledge of addiction neurobiology, methods of detoxification, psychosocial interventions, and evidence-based approaches to recovery that are utilized in contemporary addiction health care. The program includes clinical exposure and theoretical learning to develop an understanding of alcohol dependence, opioid addiction, tobacco use disorder, behavioral addictions, trauma-related addiction disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions. Topics covered include pharmacological interventions, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, harm reduction and multidisciplinary rehabilitation models. Information on addiction assessment, withdrawal management, overdose management and response, relapse prevention strategies, counseling techniques, and integrated treatment planning are experienced by participants. In addition to the advanced fields mentioned above, the fellowship also addresses other key fields in addiction, including the neuroscience of addiction, psychedelic-assisted therapy, neuroplasticity, bioelectronic medicine, and technology-assisted addiction care. The program has been designed in line with the current healthcare standards to achieve better outcomes for recovery and to enable compassionate, patient-centered addiction treatment. What Skills You Will Gain In-depth knowledge of addiction medicine, substance abuse disorders and behavioral addictions. Understanding of neurobiology, brain reward systems and the neuroscience of addiction and recovery. Assessment, diagnosis and screening of mental health disorders on the basis of the DSM-5, ICD-10, AUDIT, DAST and CAGE tools. Proficiency in the pharmacologic treatment of disorders of alcohol, opioid, nicotine and multi-drug dependence. Practical skills of withdrawal management, overdose response, and relapse prevention strategies. Familiarity with psychosocial interventions such as; CBT, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, family therapy, group therapy. Knowledge of psychiatric and psychological rehabilitation models, as well as social workers and rehabilitation teams. Knowledge and experience with the treatment of addiction issues in adolescents, the elderly, pregnant women, and in the justice system. Understanding harm reduction, telemedicine and community-based addiction support. Access to cutting-edge treatments such as psychedelic, neurostimulation and bioelectronic therapies Addiction Medicine and Evidence Based Practice Research/academic skills Leadership, communication, advocacy, and patient counseling skills for addiction treatment settings Career Outcomes After the Fellowship Upon completion of this fellowship, physicians are able to build upon the depth of knowledge they gained and pursue additional fellowship training opportunities in addiction medicine or mental health care services. Develop a particular career in the field of Addiction Medicine and Substance Use Disorder Management. Participation in de-addiction centres, psychiatric hospitals, rehabilitation centres and community health services Gain proficiency in evidence-based addiction treatment and multi-disciplinary recovery care treatment. Enhance patient recovery with caring, individualized addiction treatment options Increase opportunities related to mental health services, behavioral therapy programs and rehabilitation medicine Gain recognition as an Addiction Specialist (Diagnosis, Detox and Recovery Support) Join in with public health campaigns, harm reduction and addiction awareness campaigns. Create more opportunities for academic teaching, clinical research, and healthcare leadership positions Be current with the latest advances in the science of addictions, addiction pharmacology, and addiction recovery technologies Improve professional development in a high-demand specialty of today’s healthcare and mental health field. Download Brochure in Whatsapp What you’ll learn Introduction to Addiction Medicine Assessment and Diagnosis Treatment Modalities Special Populations Harm Reduction Strategies Ethics and Legal Aspects Key Features Attending /Non-Attending Classes Clinical Training in Neatest Hospitals/Clinics. Free Study Material with recorded lectures Best Faculties (Super Specialists) of India 5. Library Access & Question & Answer Session6. NAAC A+ University7. 1 Year of Mentorship8. Updated Curriculum Course Curriculum Introduction to Addiction Medicine Addiction: Introduction, definition of addiction, addiction as a disease, and attitudes to addiction. Pathology of Addiction: the physical origins of addiction, neurology and addiction. Social Aspects of Addiction: Social implications of addiction, the social context of addiction. Legal Problems and Ethics: Addiction treatment implications to the law, patient rights issues. Epidemiology and Public Health Approach to Addiction Substance Use Disorders: Epidemiology: The prevalence rate, risk factors, and demographic trends. Public Health Approaches: primary, secondary and tertiary prevention approaches. Health Policy and Advocacy: International, national and local approaches, comprising harm reduction approaches. Addiction and Co – morbid Conditions: Addiction and mental disorders, chronic conditions and public health impacts. Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis of Addiction General History and Diagnostic tools of the patient: Diagnostic tests including DSM-5, ICD-10, screening tests (AUDIT, DAST, CAGE). Criteria for Diagnoses and Differential Diagnoses: Understanding of diagnostic criteria of substance-related disorders. Interviewing Techniques: Techniques of effective communication and rapport-building. Case Scenarios and Role Playing: Application of diagnostic tools in real life situations using case scenarios. Pharmacological Interventions in Addiction Treatment Treatments of Alcohol Use Disorder: Disulfiram, Acamprosate, Naltrexone, and New Pharmacological Agents. Treatments of Opioid Use Disorder: Methadone, Buprenorphine, Naloxone, and New Therapies. Tobacco/Nicotine Use Disorder Treatments: Nicotine Replacement Therapy, Varenicline, Bupropion. Multidrug/Multimodal Therapy Treatments: Therapy used to treat patients who are addicted to multiple substances. Withdrawal & Overdose Management: Clinical practice of managing withdrawal and overdosing disorders. Psychosocial Interventions in Addiction Medicine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): CBT in the management of addictions, therapeutic methods, and case studies. Motivational Interviewing (MI): This is the development of internal motivation to change in addicted clients. Contingency Management and Behavioral Therapies: Reward based therapies in the treatment of addictions. Family Therapy and Group Therapy: The inclusion of family involvement in treatment and the application of group therapy. Trauma-Informed Care: Trauma and addiction, and how to implement trauma-informed care. Integrated Care and Multidisciplinary Collaboration Models of Collaborative Care: Engaging psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other health care professionals. Concurrent Disorders: A treatment plan is offered to individuals who