George Patriki provides both LIVE and ONLINE training & professional development for the health care, welfare and social service industries on the Gold Coast, throughout Australia and the globe.

Hi, thank you for your interest in our ONLINE, Self Paced, 12-hour S.A.M.H.I. Substance Abuse and Mental Health (Dual Diagnosis) Training program.

Module 1: Drugs & Effects

• Cycle of Addiction
• Alcohol
• Drink & Drug Driving
• Tobacco
• Cannabis
• Stimulants (Speed, Ice, Ecstasy, Cocaine)
• Inhalants (volatile substances)

Module 2: Addictions & Mental Health

• Dual Diagnosis
• Integrative Holistic Model
• Needs & Underlying Issues that drive addictions

Module 3: Harm Minimisation & Optimal Health

• Pharmacotherapies
• Orthomolecular Science, Functional Medicine & Optimal Health

Module 4: Neuropharmacology & Neurophysiology (Brain Works)

• Neuroplasticity
• Neurotransmitters
• Psychosis vs Dissociation
• Psychospirituality

Module 5: Trauma model & Keys to Treatment

• Guilt vs Shame
• Dealing with ambivalence

Module 6: Brief & Early Intervention and Tripod of Support

• Stages of Change
• Costs vs Benefits – doing a brief intervention