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Course description

Gain an understanding of several topics related to addiction, including theories and models of substance abuse, indicators of dependence, and intervention and treatment strategies. You will examine the stages of change model, motivational interviewing and its application to the addictions field. An overview of the other courses in the program including adolescents, prevention, family and drugs will also be covered.

Learner outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to

  • review theories and models of substance abuse.
  • examine the indicators of dependence.
  • identify intervention and treatment strategies.
  • explore relapse and relapse prevention.
  • analyze the stages of change model, motivational interviewing and its application to the addictions field.

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Section title
Addiction Studies: Overview
Type
ONA - Online Asynchronous
Dates
May 04, 2026 to Jun 01, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
20.0
Delivery options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
TXAS-Sp non-credit $445.00
Potential Discount(s)

Section Notes

•   This is an online, asynchronous course; it is not an independent study course. There are set due dates for graded and non-graded assessments and students are required to actively participate throughout the course via discussion and other activities.

•   Before your course begins, ensure your MyMRU account is activated. Step-by-step instructions for account activation can be found here. Once you have activated your account and have your MyMRU login information, you can log into your MRU Google account using your @mtroyal.ca email address and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Help with your Google account can be found here, and help setting up MFA can be found here.

•   Course content will be available on the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) 3 days prior to the start date of your course. You must be logged in to your MRU Gmail account to access D2L Brightspace. Your instructor will be available on the course start date.

•  Review our Student Information site for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.

•  For questions about this course or other information, contact conted@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6875 (toll free 1.866.775.2673). 

Section title
Addiction Studies: Overview
Type
ONA - Online Asynchronous
Dates
Jul 13, 2026 to Aug 10, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
20.0
Delivery options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
TXAS-Su non-credit $445.00
Potential Discount(s)

Section Notes

•   This is an online, asynchronous course; it is not an independent study course. There are set due dates for graded and non-graded assessments and students are required to actively participate throughout the course via discussion and other activities.

•   Before your course begins, ensure your MyMRU account is activated. Step-by-step instructions for account activation can be found here. Once you have activated your account and have your MyMRU login information, you can log into your MRU Google account using your @mtroyal.ca email address and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Help with your Google account can be found here, and help setting up MFA can be found here.

•   Course content will be available on the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) 3 days prior to the start date of your course. You must be logged in to your MRU Gmail account to access D2L Brightspace. Your instructor will be available on the course start date.

•  Review our Student Information site for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.

•  For questions about this course or other information, contact conted@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6875 (toll free 1.866.775.2673). 

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