Essential Substance Abuse Skills is an 8-hour self-paced course, based on the transdisciplinary foundations of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Technical Assistance Publication #21, Addiction Counseling Competencies. This course is designed to provide an overview of the addictive process and basic knowledge, attitudes and skills utilized by professionals from a variety of backgrounds who work with clients experiencing substance use disorders.

Developed by the Prairielands ATTC Regional Center.