Welcome to Colombo Plan Drug Advisory Programme (DAP) 
The Universal Treatment Curriculum (UTC) for Substance Use Disorders


These trainings will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the nature of change and an understanding of the process and elements of treatment and prevention for substance use disorders (SUDs).

The overall goal of the training series is to reduce the significant health, social, and economic problems associated with SUDs by building international treatment capacity through training, professionalizing, and expanding the global treatment and prevention workforce. These trainings prepare counselors for professional certification at the entry level by providing the latest information about SUDs and their treatment and facilitating hands-on activities to develop skills, confidence, and competence. Congratulations for taking the time to learn more about your work!

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Course image UTC 1: Introduction to the Science of Addiction
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Course image UTC 2: Continuum of Care for Addiction Professionals
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Course image UTC 3: Common Co-Occurring Mental and Medical Disorders—An Overview for Addiction Professionals
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Course image UTC 4: Basic Counseling Skills for Addiction Professionals
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Course image UTC 6: Case Management for Addiction Professionals
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Course image UTC 7: Crisis Intervention for Addiction Professionals
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Course image UTC 8: Ethics for Addiction Professionals
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Course image UTC 16: Advanced Clinical Skills
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