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Now in 2 Cities:

 Las Vegas    Miami Beach    

Start with any date, take in any order; & the mixing of locations is permitted.

Complete any 10 of our Modules to earn the C.Ad Credential or any 20 of the Modules to earn your Diplomate Credential (DACACD) in Addiction & Compulsive Disorders.    ​

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 2025 & 2026 IN PERSON CLASSROOM SCHEDULE - 2 CITIES:

MIAMI BEACH    LAS VEGAS    ​

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 Sunny Isles Beach, FL

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November 15 & 16, 2025

Toxicology: Target Organs, Pharmaceuticals, Nutraceuticals, Withdrawal & Relapse Toxicology of Abused Drugs,

Pharmacology of Treatment Drugs, Indications vs. Drug Interactions. Neurotransmitter Replacement Therapies. Diagnosis & Management of Withdrawal. Treatment Goals, Reward Deficiency Syndrome & The Brain Reward Cascade

Instructor: William Berry, LMHC, CAP, DACACD

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March 14 & 15, 2026   ONE TIME OFFERING, THIS WEEKEND ONLY:  TWO CERTIFICATIONS GIVEN

Mindset Safety Management

MindSet Safety Management training sets itself apart through a comprehensive and proactive philosophy aimed at creating safer environments. Unlike traditional approaches, MindSet emphasizes a prevention-focused strategy that goes beyond reactive measures. Central to this philosophy is the integration of evidence-based practices, ensuring that this programs is not only effective but also grounded in the latest research findings in behavior intervention. The training methodology is holistic, encompassing not only physical intervention techniques but also communication strategies, de-escalation techniques, and the promotion of behavioral supports. This holistic approach equips participants with a diverse toolkit to effectively manage crises while also fostering a culture of prevention.  Instructor: Lilliana Legra Salazar, M.S., Ed.S., Ed.D

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Youth Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.  Instructor: Lilliana Legra Salazar, M.S., Ed.S., Ed.D 

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July 11 & 12, 2026 

Co-Dependency, Family Issues & Dynamics, The Intervention Process, The Stages & Steps of Grief

Intervention Models & their Approaches; Treatment plans for in-patient and family members. Impaired Physician/Professional     

​Instructor: William Berry, LMHC, CAP, DACACD

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November 14 & 15, 2026 

Process Addictions, Food, Sex, Gambling & Internet:  History of Substance of Abuse

Process Addictions are addictions that do not involve a substance. The focus will be on defining, identifying, and diagnosing these problem behaviors, as well as effective treatment strategies. The seminar will also include the history of substances of abuse, and will focus on how these substances have been used throughout time.

Instructor:  William Berry, LMHC, CAP, DACACD

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Las Vegas, NV​

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April 18 & 19, 2026

Co-Dependency, Family Issues & Dynamics, The Intervention Process, The Stages & Steps of Grief

Intervention Models & their Approaches; Treatment plans for in-patient and family members. Impaired Physician/Professional     

​Instructor:  Luke Hatch, LCSW, C.Ad., DACACD

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June 13 & 14, 2026

Crisis Intervention in Addiction: Child Abuse; Domestic Violence, & Human Trafficking

Crisis situations and impact on recovery; crisis situations/incidents that need an immediate response and how to triage; methods to respond to client and/or family in crisis; Addiction, Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking; utilizing crisis situations to facilitate the recovery process.

Instructor:  Sgt. Eloy Salinas, CFBC, CNDASI, MHFA-Y/A, C.Ad., DACACD

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October 17 & 18, 2026

Resiliency, Trauma, Relapse Prevention & Aftercare

Relapse prevention. Clinical strategies to prevent relapse in addictions. Drugs and the work place. Learn how to “hold space, how to set the psychological stage or “creating a safe container”  Recognize the signs of trauma response  

Instructor:  Luke Hatch, LCSW, C.Ad., DACACD

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