Addiction 101 PLUS

Get a better understanding of addiction and recovery, including the impact of trauma, and how the brain and body respond to addiction. Addiction 101 PLUS will give you strategies to support someone with addiction issues, while also looking after your own wellbeing. There are four key components to Addiction 101 PLUS.

1. Pre-workshop self-directed learning booklet introducing addiction and addictive substances impacting Aotearoa New Zealand.

2. Addiction 101 workshop taking an in-depth, holistic approach to understanding addiction and recovery.

• Recognise the impacts of addiction issues.
• Understand brain and body responses to addiction.
• Respond supportively to people experiencing addiction issues.
• Get practical strategies for self-care when you are a support person.
• Learn about trauma and co-existing problems.
• Recovery pathways and options.
• When and where to get expert help.

3. Post-workshop self-directed learning booklet reinforcing how to share your concern and more in-depth learning about screen time addictions.

4. Access to an interactive Addiction 101 PLUS e-learning module that can be completed at your own pace. Pass the simple quiz at the end of the e-learning to be awarded this small qualification (Level 1, 1 credit) added to your NZQA record of achievement and receive a NZQA micro-credential certificate.

Note: Addiction 101 PLUS is aimed at non-clinical participants. This is not a clinical workforce training course.

Each Addiction 101 PLUS workshop has two facilitators, one who brings their own life experience of addiction and recovery, and the other a registered mental health and addiction professional.

Their combined expertise and experience means each workshop is based on an in-depth, holistic understanding of addiction issues experienced by people in the community, and the recovery journey. They have real knowledge of what strategies and tools work to provide support, and (just as importantly) what doesn’t.

Addiction 101 is designed for adults 18 and over.

We understand that everyone learns differently, so we make sure our workshops have something for everyone. Our facilitators use best-practice adult learning techniques including activities, videos and teaching tools to create an engaging workshop. You’ll also receive pre- and post-workshop learning booklets and a workbook with Addiction 101 PLUS notes, additional reading, and a directory for support and assistance.