Universal Treatment Curricula (UTC)
On Addiction Management
Organized by
Ecolink Institute of Well-being, India in collaboration with
The Colombo Plan-Drug Advisory Programme
13 February 2021 – 14 August 2021
Highlights
• Online Course starts on 13th February 2021. (Please note: The opening date is rescheduled)
• Limited seats. Admission on ‘first Come first served basis’
• Medium of Instruction: ENGLISH
• Total 160 hours of training, all live sessions (No recorded sessions)
• Classes- Weekend sessions on every Saturday
• Time: 3 pm - 5 pm & 6 pm - 8 pm (IST)
• Sessions by ICAP Certified Global Master Trainers of the Colombo Plan & UNODC
• Curriculum 1 - 8 with 48 Modules, detailed training manuals and live zoom sessions.
• Global Master Trainers:
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Dr. Thirumagal V, Global Trainer, Colombo Plan
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Ms. Aditi Ghaneker, Global Trainer, Colombo Plan
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Mr. Francis Moothedan, ICAP-III certified Global Trainer, Colombo Plan
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Ms. Susmita Bannerji, Global Trainer, Colombo Plan
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Dr. Thomas Scaria, ICAP Certified Addiction Trainer & Director, Ecolink
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Dr. Damber Kumar Nirola, Psychiatrist and ICAP Certified Trainer (Bhutan)
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Ms. Reshma Malick, ICAP-III Certified Addiction Trainer
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Mr. Sonam Jamtsho, ICAP-III Certified Addiction Trainer (Bhutan)
ICAP Credential:
• The participants appearing for the International credentialing examination (ICAP) will attend an online exam conducted by the Global Center for Credentialing and Certification (GCCC) after completing the UTC course, Curriculum 1-8.
Course Fees:
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Indian Rupees 12,000 plus GST for the entire course, which you can pay in lump sum or in two Installments.
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Course fee for Foreign participants is USD 240. Course fee for SAARC Countries is USD 200.
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Participants have an option to pay for the course in two instalments.
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The course fee includes the entire sessions, participant’s manuals for each curriculum, and its two examinations and certificates.
Introduction
Substance use disorder is a major mental health issue in the world which claims millions of deaths annually and cause several health-related ailments. Some 35.6 million people suffer from drug use disorders globally, according to the World Drug Report 2020 by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Globally, more than 3 million people die of alcohol use every year and nearly 8 million dies from tobacco-related ailments. According to the UNODC report, published on June 26, 2020, India is one of the major hubs of the illicit drug trade.
Chemical Dependency is a complex brain disease which is relapsing and associated with both physical and psychological co-occurring disorders. Since addiction is a complex process, recovery is also complex, which involves whole-person wellness and reintegration. Recovery from substance use disorders is a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential.
A person undergoes several emotional and physical issues during recovery which requires professional care and support. There is an acute shortage of qualified professionals and recovery coaches with proper training and experience to deal with addiction management and recovery. The Universal Treatment Curriculum (UTC) is specially designed by global experts under the supervision of the Colombo Plan and the US Department of State, through years of research and based on Evidence-Based Practices.
Training goals:
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To provide participants with an understanding of the physiology of addiction as a brain disease;
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To provide participants with information about the pharmacology of psychoactive substances.
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To provide participants with a comprehensive overview of the nature of change; „
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To provide participants with an understanding of the process and elements of treatment for SUDs.
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To provide an overview of commonly co-occurring mental and medical disorders;
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To provide an overview of treatment models and principles for co-occurring disorders
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To provide an opportunity for participants to learn and practice basic skills they will need in all settings and models of treatment;
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To teach and provide an opportunity for participants to practice basic group counselling skills.
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To introduce participants to ways to implement recovery concepts in screening, assessment, and treatment planning;
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To familiarize participants with the Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST);
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To provide an overview of basic principles, functions, and models of case management;
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To provide an opportunity for participants to apply information about case management to their own practices.
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To provide an overview of the importance of ethical guidelines and ethical decision-making models;
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To provide participants with a specific decision-making tool and practice in using it and to provide an in-depth overview of a professional code of ethics.
The Training Design:
The eight curricula and their modules in this training series are designed for 4 months theory and two months practical/ guided internships with AutumnMind.com. Your trainers have provided you with a specific agenda for each curriculum with trainer-led presentations and discussions, frequent use of creative learner-directed activities, small-group and partner-to-partner exercises and presentations, reflective writing exercises, periodic reviews to enhance learning retention, and learning assessment exercises. Your active participation is essential to making this a positive and productive learning experience!
The title of the training program: Universal Treatment Curriculum for Substance Use Disorder
The Organizers: Ecolink Institute of Well-being, India & Colombo Plan-Drug Advisory Programme
Duration of the training: Six Months Course
Eligible groups: Addiction practitioners, recovery coaches, therapists and counsellors working in deaddiction centres and recovery homes
Proposed starting Date: 13 Feb 2020 - 14 Aug (Please note: The opening date is rescheduled)
Training Days: Weekend sessions every Saturday
Training Hours: 3 pm - 5 pm & 6 pm - 8 pm (IST)
Selection Process: Selection is done based on a written test and interview.
What the participants gain:
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The participants will get a soft copy of “participant’s Manual” for each curriculum with more than 300 Pages of matter, PPTs, and reference materials completely free. (total 8 such manuals)
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The course is implemented in four parts with culminating examinations & certificates
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The participants will get four completion certificates with marks cards
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Completion Certificates will have the list of topics and modules covered
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Completion Certificates will carry the logo of the Colombo Plan and authorized Training Provider.
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Those completing the course successfully can sit for an international credentialing examination online from Global Center for Credentialing and Certification (GCCC) and get an International Credential (ICAP- Internationally Certified Addiction Professional), which is approved in all major countries including the west.
Resource persons:
Globally Certified Addiction Trainers for Universal Treatment & Prevention Curricula, promoted by the Colombo Plan & US Department of State with several hours of training and counselling experience around the world.
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Dr. Thirumagal V, Global Master Trainer, Colombo Plan
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Ms. Aditi Ghaneker, Global Master Trainer, Colombo Plan
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Mr. Francis Moothedan, ICAP-III certified Global Master Trainer, Colombo Plan
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Ms. Susmita Bannerji, Global Master Trainer, Colombo Plan
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Dr. Thomas Scaria, ICAP Certified Addiction Trainer & Director, Ecolink
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Dr. Damber Kumar Nirola, Psychiatrist and ICAP Certified Trainer (Bhutan)
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Ms. Reshma Malick, ICAP-III Certified Addiction Trainer
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Mr. Sonam Jamtsho, ICAP-III Certified Addiction Trainer (Bhutan)
Moderator: Dr. Thomas Scaria, ICAP Certified Addiction Trainer & Director, Ecolink
The Syllabus (Curricula and Modules)
The syllabus is designed by experts from all over the world based on evidence-based approaches and years of research. The overall goal of the training series is to reduce the significant health, social, and economic problems associated with substance use disorders (SUDs) by building international treatment capacity through training, professionalizing, and expanding the global treatment workforce.
Curriculum 1: Physiology and Pharmacology for Addiction Professionals
Module 1—Training Introduction
Module 2—Introduction to Psychoactive Substance Use
Module 3—The Science of Addiction
Module 4—Social Stigma
Module 5—Substances of Abuse: Characteristics and Consequences
Module 6—Integrating Learning Into Practice
Participants who complete Course 1 will be able to:
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Name and briefly describe four classes of psychoactive substances;
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Describe the ways in which psychoactive substances may be taken;
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Define substance use disorders;
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Define physiological dependence;
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Define addiction;
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Briefly describe the ways in which substance use affects normal brain communication;
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Define and describe the concept of stigma; and
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Describe the effects and consequences of at least six psychoactive substances.
Curriculum 2: Treatment for Substance Use Disorder, Continuum of Care
Module 1—Training Introduction
Module 2— Recovery and Recovery Management
Module 3_ Factors Affecting Treatment Outcomes
Module 4— Introduction to Motivation and Stages of Change
Module 5— Treatment: An Overview
Module 6— Components of Treatment: The Continuum of Care
Module 7_ Evidence-Based Practices for Treatment Intervention
Module 8 _ Integrating Learning Into Treatment
Participants who complete Course 2 will be able to:
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List and briefly describe two overall goals of treatment;
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Name the six stages of change and describe at least one characteristic of clients in each stage; „
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Name at least eight of the U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse principles of treatment; Describe the components of treatment;
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Define and provide examples of the continuum of care;
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Briefly describe five evidence-based treatment interventions; and
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Name at least five factors that can affect a person’s success in treatment.
Curriculum 3: Common Co-Occurring Mental and Medical Disorders—An Overview for Addiction Professionals
Module 1—Training Introduction
Module 2— History of, Vulnerabilities to, and Impacts of Co-Occurring Disorders
Module 3— Assessment and Treatment Options and Models
Module 4— Specific Mental Disorders and Common Issues
Module 5— Substance-Induced Mental Disorders
Module 6— Common Co-occurring Medical Disorders
Module 7_ Integrating Learning Into Practice
Participants who complete Course 3 will be able to:
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Explain key terminology and concepts used in the co-occurring disorders field;
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Describe the biological and environmental risk and protective factors involved with co-occurring disorders;
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Describe six major mental disorders and SUD counselling approaches for each;
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Explain what is meant by substance-induced mental disorders;
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Describe three major medical disorders that impact SUDs; and
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Integrate these concepts into their roles as SUD counsellors
Curriculum 4: Basic Counseling Skills for Addiction Professionals
Module 1—Training Introduction
Module 2— The Helping Relationship
Module 3— Core Counseling Skills
Module 4— Stages of and Strategies for Change
Module 5— Group Counseling: Basic Skills
Module 6— Psycho-education Groups for Clients and Families Module
Module 7_ Teaching Clients Skills
Module 8 _ Integrating Learning Into Practice
Participants who complete Course 4 will be able to:
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Describe the concept and importance of counsellor style;
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List at least five characteristics of effective counsellors;
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Define the helping relationship;
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Describe the three types of reflective listening;
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Demonstrate basic competence in reflective listening;
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Describe and demonstrate asking open-ended questions, affirming, summarizing, and rolling with resistance;
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Identify at least two effective counselling strategies for each stage of change;
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Demonstrate basic competence in three types of skills-based counselling:
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Relapse prevention
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Problem-solving
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Goal-setting;
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Describe at least two basic issues or tasks for each typical group phase, and Demonstrate basic competence in group facilitation.
Curriculum 5: Intake, Screening, Assessment, Treatment Planning and Documentation for Addiction Professionals
Module 1—Training Introduction
Module 2— Environment, Treatment Engagement and Retention
Module 3— Intake, Screening and Brief Intervention
Module 4— Assessment
Module 5— The Addiction Severity Index
Module 6— Person-Centered Planning
Module 7_ Record keeping (Documentation)
Module 8 _ Integrating Learning Into Practice
Participants who complete Course 5 will be able to:
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Describe the principles for assessment;
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List the four main domains of assessment;
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Describe and demonstrate two effective strategies for collecting information;
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Describe the goal of screening and brief intervention;
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Demonstrate ability to screen clients using the ASSIST;
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Demonstrate beginning ability to use the ASI as part of assessing clients; and
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List the five essential elements of a self-directed goal.
Curriculum 6: Case Management for Addiction Professional
Module 1—Training Introduction
Module 2— Overview of Case Management
Module 3— Models of Case Management
Module 4— Steps of Case Management
Module 5— Integrating Learning Into Practice
Participants who complete Course 6 will be able to:
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Describe the concept and importance of case management;
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Define “case management”;
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Understand how case management helps coordinate services and reduce fragmentation;
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Understand how case management is currently being performed in their program; and
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Apply the principles of case management to their own practice.
Curriculum 7: Crisis Intervention for Addiction Professionals
Module 1—Training Introduction
Module 2— What Causes a Crisis?
Module 3— 20 Guidelines for Crisis Management
Module 4— Managing Suicide Risk.
Module 5— Avoiding Personal Crisis: Counselor Safety and Self-Care
Module 6 _ Integrating Learning Into Practice
Participants who complete Course 7 will be able to:
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Define crisis and crisis intervention;
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Describe steps to managing a crisis;
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Demonstrate awareness of suicide intervention and prevention; and
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Demonstrate awareness of how to handle difficult or hostile clients while ensuring counsellor and client safety.
Curriculum 8: Ethics for Addiction Professionals
Module 1—Training Introduction
Module 2— Foundations for Ethical Thinking
Module 3— A Model for Ethical Decision-Making
Module 4—NAADAC Ethical Principles, I-IV
Module 5— NAADAC Ethical Principles, V-VII
Module 6— NAADAC Ethical Principles, VIII-IX
Module 7_ Case Studies
Module 8 _ Integrating Learning Into Practice
Participants who complete Course 8 will be able to:
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Explain the importance of ethical guidelines for avoiding discrimination and stereotyping;
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Describe and demonstrate the ability (using a case study) to use a model for ethical decision-making;
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Explain guidelines for confidentiality and the circumstances when confidentiality may be ethically breached;
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Explain standards for developing and maintaining healthy relationships with clients and colleagues and for protecting clients from harm; and
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Demonstrate awareness of the various country or local laws and regulations that apply to SUD treatment.
Methodology for training:
The training will be imparted through zoom video conference, and the link will be sent through email and WhatsApp 30 minutes prior to the scheduled time of the sessions. The students can click the link and the host will admit them to the classroom from 15 minutes prior to the session. The training sessions will be from 6 pm to 8 pm with a 10 minutes break in between.
The training will be using PowerPoint presentations, interactive sessions, activities, and will be following a detailed manual with PPT and other instructions which will be made available to the participants before the session begins. The modules will be taken by expert resource persons who are recognized by the Colombo Plan and most of them serving as global trainers. There will be 8 curricula with 6-8 modules which will be imparted on one module-one day basis. Certain modules will be split into two days depending on its content. There will be home works and activities related to the sessions and reference materials will be provided.
Sessions will be provided live and not through any recorded video. Students are expected to learn not only through the zoom sessions but through prescribed activities, home works and reading reference materials from the participants manual and references provided.
The training is imparted in two parts of four curricula each and participants will get two completion certificates upon successful completion of each part. In addition to these completion certificates, participants will be given an opportunity to appear for an international examination, conducted by GCCC for credentialing and certification. There will be a feedback session and online model examination after each curriculum to help participants successfully pass through the ICAP examination at the end for credentialing as an internationally certified Addiction Professional (ICAP).
Background of the Agencies:
Colombo Plan Drug Advisory Programme (CP-DAP)
The Colombo Plan is a Commonwealth initiated Inter-Governmental Organization which was established on 1 July 1951 by Australia, Canada, India, Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom. Colombo Plan currently has expanded to 27 member countries including non-Commonwealth countries and countries belonging to regional groupings such as ASEAN (Association of South-East Asian Nations) and SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation). The Colombo Plan was originally started for the socio-economic development of its member countries with a partnership concept of self-help and mutual-help, but currently, its activities are extended to more than 62 countries.
The Drug Advisory Programme (DAP) was established in 1971 as the first Inter-Governmental initiative in Drug Demand reduction under the Colombo Plan. The Inter-Governmental Organization has approved Ecolink Institute of Well-being as an official “Training Provider” for Universal Treatment Curricula (UTC) and Universal Prevention Curricula (UPC) as well as various other addiction management training series developed for the countries around the globe. The curricula are developed by the Colombo Plan in collaboration with INL, US Department of State and implemented by the approved Training Providers. The United States is the major donor for the Drug Advisory Programme under the Colombo Plan.
The International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP)
The International Society of Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Professionals (ISSUP) is a global, not for profit, non-government organisation to support the development of a professional drug demand reduction workforce. It is a free, international, membership organisation, bringing together the range of workers from the prevention, treatment and recovery fields to inform, connect and strengthen their research, practice and policymaking. ISSUP’s establishment and development have been the Colombo Plan and its Drug Advisory Programme (DAP) and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) who have been the originator and major funder of the initiative.
ISSUP had been able to implement its activities in consultation with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the World Health Organization (WHO), the Organization of American States (OAS), and the African Union. These organisations have now become International Observers to ISSUPs Board of Directors. Other major regional and national country agencies have also played a significant role in supporting the establishment of ISSUP. These include the European Drug Monitoring Centre (EMCDDA), the Canadian Centre of Drug Abuse (CCSA), the Society for Prevention Research (SPR), the European Society for Prevention Research (EUSPR) and Applied Prevention Science International (APSI).
Global Center for Credentialing and Certification (GCCC):
By becoming a Training Provider for the Colombo Plan, Ecolink becomes a collaborating partner for the GCCC which is established by the Colombo Plan and the US Government to certify addiction professionals internationally. Those participants completing UTC or UPC can get credentialed by the GCCC by attending an online examination conducted by the GCCC. The Headquarters of GCCC is in London, UK and it envisions a world where everyone has access to quality services that promote the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities. GCCC provides experience verification and appropriate exams to ensure that Governments and other employers are hiring and utilizing the most qualified professionals to improve the likelihood of positive outcomes for individuals, families and communities.
Ecolink Institute of Well-being:
( www.autumnmind.com, www.ecolinkinstitute.com )
Ecolink Institute of Well-being is a centre for psychological wellness, counselling, education and training, registered and based at the coastal city of Mangalore. The main objectives of the Institute are to promote a climate for positive mental health and well-being among people through varieties of programs related to well-being. The Institute runs an Online Counselling portal named, AutumnMind.com with over 25 well-qualified Counsellors and psychologists who deal with mental health issues, addiction Management, relationship matters and child and adolescent counselling. It also runs a face-to-face counselling and therapy program and a training centre too.
Ecolink is also an approved “Training Provider” by the Colombo Plan for imparting Universal Treatment Curricula (UTC) and Prevention Curricula (UPC) for Substance Use Disorder, an evidence-based training series developed and promoted by the Colombo Plan, UNODC and the US Department of State. It is also affiliated to International Society for Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP), as a worldwide network of addiction professionals and the Global Center for Credentialing and Certification (GCCC). The key founder of the Institute is Dr. Thomas Scaria, an Internationally Certified Addiction Professional and trainer with over 30 years of experience in social development programs in India and several Asian countries. He is also the founding member of Link De-addiction Center established in 1992 with nearly three decades of outstanding services. Dr. Thulitha Wickrama and Ronnie Thomas are the co-founders of Ecolink.
For more details, please contact:
Ronnie Thomas,
Correspondent, Ecolink Institute of Well-being,
2/98/17, G.M. Arcade, Airport Road, Yeyyadi,
Mangalore-575008,
India.
Email: ecolinkinstitute@gmail.com, elrecoveryonline@gmail.com,
Phone: +919448327209, +91 8073168164 (whatsapp)
Acknowledgments: Universal Treatment Curricula for Addiction Professionals is part of an eight-volume training series developed for the U.S. Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) by the Colombo Plan