Frequently Asked Questions

This comprehensive certification training was designed to help you feel confident in your work with clients who are struggling with substance use disorders. From an understanding of the brain’s reward system and how metabolism impacts substance use – to detecting the effects of alcohol, stimulants, opioids, cannabinoids, psychedelics, and inhalants – to substance use disorder assessment and treatment planning – you’ll get everything you need be successful in restoring your clients’ hope.

If you work with clients who identify substance use issues as a top concern – or with clients with symptoms related to trauma, anxiety, and depression who may have substance use issues – this training is for you! Whether you’re a counsellor, social worker, psychologist, psychiatrist, marriage and family therapist, or addiction counsellor, you’ll walk away with powerful new tools to help your clients regain control in their lives.

No catch. Due to the generosity of our speakers and the support of therapists like you, we have been able to provide professional trainings to more clinicians than ever! Our mission is to connect knowledge with need, and offering accessible training in effective treatment approaches for the most common client problems allows us to do that.

Note that to obtain CPD hours which are required for certification, you will need to purchase the upgrade package – please register for more information.

YES! The training is LIVE and you'll be able to ask questions of our expert, Paul Brasler, LCSW, CAIMHP! Though he may not get to all of them, he will try to answer the most relevant and frequent ones.

When you register today, you get unlimited free replay access for 14 days. Replays will be available within the week after the workshop ends in your account portal.

Just register today with your name and email, then click the "YES! I want to pre-order!" button on the next page to purchase your credit + certification package for just $99.95, discounted from $559.90 (training valued at $459.95 / certification fees valued at $99.95) — only available for those who register here and purchase before the end of the training.

The live webinar will be held 6-7 February 2026 from 1:00 AM – 9:00 AM AEDT. There will be a 70-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks: one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Lunch and break times will be announced by the speaker and at their discretion. A more detailed schedule is available upon request.

We partner with Evergreen Certifications to include certification with some of our training products to make it simple, easy, and affordable for you to advance your career. In just a few simple steps, you can become a Certified Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional (CAIMHP)*:

Step 1: Verify your eligibility
Step 2: Complete the training and obtain your CE certificate
Step 3: Submit the Certification Questionnaire included in this training, and your application is complete.*

*Professional standards apply. Please visit www.evergreencertifications.com/au/certification for complete certification details. Note that CPD certificates are only available to those clinicians who have purchased the upgrade package.