About the Trainer Program

The Guide to Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Trainer Program equips partners with the tools and resources needed to deliver staff and community education within their local areas.

This scalable training model helps organizations meet sustainability goals while reaching multiple sectors—including schools, healthcare, law enforcement, and community-based organizations.

The program is designed for localization, allowing partners to tailor content to the unique needs of their audience and incorporate relevant state and community resources—strengthening engagement and awareness at the local level.

Who This Program is Designed For

This educational program is designed for individuals, professionals, and organizations committed to preventing substance use disorder and addressing the opioid public health crisis.

Whether you're delivering education within your organization or the broader community, this program provides a flexible and impactful solution to build knowledge and drive change.

It is suitable for a wide range of audiences, including—but not limited to:

  • Community members and families
  • Schools and Universities
  • Employers and workplace safety leads
  • Faith-based groups and civic organizations
  • Healthcare professionals and support staff
  • Government agencies, judicial systems, and law enforcement
  • Pharmacies, treatment providers, and recovery professionals
  • Nonprofits and social service organizations


What Attendees Will Learn

Participants will gain an understanding of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and recovery practices and principles. The training will review the signs and symptoms of SUD and how the process of screening and assessment helps determine the next steps and the required level of care. 

In addition, participants will learn how the process of change can contribute to interrupting the addiction cycle and achieving recovery. The course will define effective, clinically proven treatment principles and the importance of providing an individualized, multi-faceted approach to treatment and continuum of care.

  • Identify DSM-5 signs & symptoms of SUD. ASAMs 6 dimensions of multidimensional assessment & explain their relation to ASAM’s level of care.
  • Discuss: How the process of change contributes to interrupting the addiction cycle and achieving recovery. ASAMs four levels of care and explain the difference between levels 1-4. What a setback (or relapse) is, what it means for treatment plans, & what the stages of setback entail.
  • Explain: The importance of an individualized, multi-faceted approach to assessment, treatment, and recovery. The four dimensions of recovery & their alignment to the ten guiding principles of recovery.
  • Identify: Evidence-based treatment services and identify available resources.


Download Overview PDF

Guide to SUD Treatment Recovery Education Training.pdf

Pricing. Training Process. Program Materials.

  • Program Pricing

    Training and Licensing Fee $380*
    Group License Available.

    About the Annual License:
    The renewable annual license provides 12-month access to training materials, technical support, updates, and the online resource center.

    15% Multi-Program Discount
    15% 6+ Trainers Discount
    (discounts cannot be combined)

    *Add the printed trainer's kit (optional) for $65/person

  • Virtual Training Process

    The trainer, training process is highly accessible, allowing someone to complete the training online and deliver the program locally in a short amount of time.

    To earn trainer designation, individuals complete 2 online self-paced prerequisite courses (approximately 3-4 hours combined) and a 60 minute live virtual training session via Zoom.

    New trainers are welcomed weekly through our rolling enrollment process.

  • Turnkey Program Materials

    The trainer program includes a complete set of resources—slide decks, speaker notes, handouts, certificates, evaluation tools, and more.

    The materials are comprehensive, flexible, and ready for immediate use, eliminating the need to create content from scratch.

    Training materials allow for co-branding and customization by audience, sector, and location—integrating local data and resources for greater relevance and impact.

Guide to Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery (SUD-TR) Trainer

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