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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      التميز في خدمة وإسعاد المتعاملين

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Telephone Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Personalized Service, Customer experience improvement, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Active Listening

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      144 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      التوازن بين القدرات والتوقعات في بناء الذات

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Planning, Critical Thinking, Adaptability

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Tobacco Control: Agile Policy, Research and Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Research Methodologies, Research, Public Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Epidemiology, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Program Evaluation

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      أخلاقيات وآداب السلوك في الأعمال

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Professionalism, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Trustworthiness, Strong Work Ethic, Honesty, Personal Integrity, Cultural Sensitivity, Emotional Intelligence, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The State University of New York

      تطوير تميزك المهني والتدريب الذاتي

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Training and Development, Lifelong Learning, Strategic Decision-Making, Management Training And Development, Professional Development, Personal Development, Performance Measurement, Employee Performance Management, Needs Assessment, Self-Awareness, Benchmarking, Organizational Skills, Willingness To Learn, Portfolio Management, Gap Analysis, Goal Setting

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      27 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Utrecht University

      The exposome: cracking the science about what makes us sick

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Environmental Monitoring, Biostatistics, Public Health, Environmental Science, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Cardiology, Bioinformatics, Chronic Diseases, Research, Nutrition and Diet

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      إتقان فن الإيجاز في الحديث | Mastering The Art of Briefing

      Skills you'll gain: Concision, Business Correspondence, Communication, Business Writing, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Writing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      مهارات إدارة التغيير الذاتي

      Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Adaptability, Cognitive flexibility, Growth Mindedness, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Goal Setting

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      176 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      الجداول والرسوم التوضيحية في مايكروسوفت إكسل

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Entry, Presentations

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      استخدام الوسائط الرقمية لتعزيز النتائج الصحية

      Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Digital Communications, Behavioral Health, Program Evaluation, Persuasive Communication, Public Health, Instagram, Facebook, Human Centered Design, Survey Creation, Psychology

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Universiteit Leiden

      Population Health: Health & Health Behaviour

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Behavioral Health, Health Technology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Care, Chronic Diseases, Health Assessment, Care Management, Telehealth, Program Evaluation

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Copenhagen

      Chronically Ill in an Emergency: Why Mental Health Matters

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Psychosocial Assessments, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health, Health Care, Health Policy, Chronic Diseases, Emergency Response

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      37 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    • التميز في خدمة وإسعاد المتعاملين: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • التوازن بين القدرات والتوقعات في بناء الذات: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Tobacco Control: Agile Policy, Research and Practice : Imperial College London
    • أخلاقيات وآداب السلوك في الأعمال: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • تطوير تميزك المهني والتدريب الذاتي: The State University of New York
    • The exposome: cracking the science about what makes us sick: Utrecht University
    • إتقان فن الإيجاز في الحديث | Mastering The Art of Briefing: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • مهارات إدارة التغيير الذاتي: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • الجداول والرسوم التوضيحية في مايكروسوفت إكسل: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • استخدام الوسائط الرقمية لتعزيز النتائج الصحية: Yale University

    Frequently Asked Questions about Addiction

    Addiction occurs when someone has a compulsive desire to use a specific drug, such as alcohol, or perform a certain action, such as gamble. The desire is so powerful that it leads the person to neglect their own well-being and relationships.

    Addictions often take time to develop. For example, when a person regularly uses alcohol or drugs, the body begins to develop a tolerance. The person will need an increased amount of the substance to reach a pleasurable state. This begins a dangerous cycle. The individual will pursue higher doses, which results in damage to the body and brain. Drug or alcohol dependency can also have harmful effects on a person's relationships, as the addiction begins to negatively affect their behavior and decision-making.‎

    Learning about addiction can help you prepare for a career as an addiction therapist or substance abuse counselor. On this career path, you'll work with people suffering from addictions as they seek recovery. Your responsibilities will include helping them develop and implement a plan to break the addiction cycle and then tracking their progress. Other jobs, such as detox specialist and addiction psychologist, will also require a clear and in-depth understanding of addiction.‎

    A career in addiction counseling might be ideal for you if you have a patient, compassionate, empathic, and firm personality. For many people, the road to addiction recovery comes with setbacks. When working with patients, you'll need to talk them through the feelings of guilt and frustration that come with relapses. You'll need to stay optimistic and practical about the recovery process.‎

    Online courses can introduce you to common psychological theories and practices surrounding addiction and addiction recovery. You'll learn about common addictions, how they affect the brain, and how clinical skills can help you treat patients. Courses may include readings, lectures, and assessments that you can access via the internet and work through at your own pace.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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