Addiction Intervention Strategies Certificate Program
By: Colorado Chiropractic Association

Course Description

Unlock the Power to Transform Lives: Introducing the Addiction Intervention Strategies Certificate Program

in Partnership with

The Colorado Chiropractic Association and The American College of Addictions and Compulsive Disorders

Colorado, like all states, face unique challenges with addiction, particularly due to the opioid crisis and the increasing use of substances like methamphetamine and fentanyl. Chiropractors who are actively involved in addiction intervention strategies can help tackle these challenges head-on.

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, up to 20% of patients in medical and chiropractic offices already suffer from a substance use disorder. This program will train you to identify those patients and improve their care, and improve the lives of their families.

The Colorado Chiropractic Association (CCA) is launching a first-of-its-kind certification program aimed at equipping chiropractors with the tools needed to work with patients dealing with substance use disorders. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance the role of chiropractors in private practice, address the growing need for inclusive care, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals in managing behavioral health issues. Chiropractic care is an important piece in expanding nonpharmacological treatment, delivering inclusive care and supporting recovery.

This certification program will be administered by the CCA in conjunction with the American College of Addictionology & Compulsive Disorders (ACACD). This 5 weekend (75-hour) certification program is open to all healthcare professionals with an emphasis for chiropractors. All training is evidence based. Upon successful completion, the Addiction Intervention Strategies Certification Credential (C.AIS) is granted and the attendee will have advanced standing with the ACACD Diplomate Program.

Get your certification in just 5 weekends!

The Certification Program will consist of 5 Modules:

  1. Module I: Comprehensive Mechanisms & Dynamics of Addictions & The 7 Compulsive Disorders.
  2. Module II: Auriculotherapy, Cranial-Cervical Nerve Augmentation & The P300 Diagnosis & Treatment For The 5 Addictions & The 7 Compulsive Disorders.
  3. Module III: Reward Deficiency Syndrome (RDS), Understanding The Genetics of Addictions, The Tonal Model, & The P300 Diagnosis & Treatment.
  4. Module IV: Pediatrics & Pregnancy In Addictions, ADHD & The Other 6 Compulsive Disorder
  5. Module V: Diagnostic & Other Implementation Strategies for Any & All Chiropractic Techniques in Addiction Intervention & Treatment.

Why should I take this course?

This certification program is designed to provide and prepare attendees with a working knowledge of:

The five addictions (Chemical, Food, Work, Sex, and Gambling) and all compulsive disorders (ADHD, etc.)
  • The Brain Reward Cascade
  • Co-Occurring Disorders
  • Co-Morbidities
  • Pathophysiology of Addiction
  • Counseling & Treatment Options
  • Treatment Models
  • Interviewing & Intervention Strategies
  • Reward Deficiency Syndrome
  • Toxicology of Addictions

This practical training is designed to prepare you to:

  • Work with drug courts
  • Work with correctional facilities
  • Work with addiction treatment centers
  • Work with hospitals and their many departments
  • Work with mental health centers.
  • Gain referrals from mental health professionals
  • Gain referrals from pain management professionals and pain management centers
  • Serve on government panels
  • Be called upon by state and local political leadership

F.A.Q.

1.How long is each module?

Each module will run for an entire weekend. Saturdays are 8:30 am-5:30 pm, Sundays are 8:30 am-2:30 pm. Each weekend is 15 hours of CEU.

2. Do I need to register for each module separately?

No. Your registration fee includes all 5 modules in one price.

3. Can I register for 1 or multiple modules but not all of them?

At this time, we are not offering the modules as separate courses. They come as a complete group.

4. Do I need to attend all 5 modules to obtain the certificate? Will any of the module sessions be recorded?

To obtain your certificate, you will need to attend all the module sessions in person, in order. There is not a live-stream or a recording option.

Course Details

  • Addiction Intervention Strategies Certificate Program
  • By:    Colorado Chiropractic Association
  • Instructor:    Dr. Jay Holder, DC, CAP, CASAP, DACACD, FICA
  • Total CE Hours:    75
  • Course Format:     Live In Person Seminar
  • Course Start:    01/11/2025   08:30am
  • Course End:    05/11/2025   02:30pm
  • Time Zone:    Mtn
  • Location State:    Colorado
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  • Course Categories:     DC Continuing Education
  • Course Subjects | CE HOURS:
    • Adjustive Technique  -15 CE Hours
    • Evidence-Based Outcomes  -15 CE Hours
    • Opioid Management  -15 CE Hours
    • Pathology  -30 CE Hours
  •    Course Outline