Breaking Free: Overcoming Alcohol & Drug Addiction

A Step-by-Step Strategy for Overcoming Alcohol & Drug Addiction

What you'll learn

In this course, the instructor guides recovery practice while learners reflect, build coping skills, and apply step-by-step strategies to daily life.

This course is designed for flexible pacing; learners progress step by step, investing only time, focus, and commitment toward lasting recovery goals.

In this course, sensitive emotions may surface; learners are encouraged to practice self-care, progress gradually, and seek support when needed.

Learners follow a guided recovery journey, applying tools and reflections across real-life scenarios to build resilience and prevent relapse long-term.

This course reinforces personal growth through practice and reflection.

Requirements

No prior experience with recovery programs is required.

Learners should bring openness, honesty, and willingness to change.

A journal or notebook is recommended for reflections and exercises.

Access to a quiet space for practice and self-reflection is helpful.

Description

Course TitleBreaking Free: A Step-by-Step Strategy for Overcoming Alcohol & Drug AddictionBreaking Free is a comprehensive and compassionate course that will guide you through the recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. If it’s the first time you’re starting out toward recovery or if you would like to build new skills for long-term sobriety, this course offers a clear, systematic, and research-based direction. Addiction might feel overwhelming, lonely, and confusing. You might have tried quitting in the past and experienced setbacks or doubts. This course is here to remind you that recovery is possible and it starts with small, intentional steps.In this course, you’ll learn how toGain a deeper understanding of addiction and its impact on your mind, body, and spiritExplore your personal motivations for change and strengthen your whyRecognize and manage triggers and cravings effectivelyDevelop healthier coping strategies for stress and overwhelming emotionsBuild sustainable habits and routines that support your recoveryHeal shame, cultivate self-compassion, and restore self-worthStrengthen your relationships through boundaries and community supportCreate a personalized relapse prevention plan to safeguard your long-term recoveryCourse Structure The course is divided into eight modulesUnderstanding AddictionMotivation to ChangeTriggers & CravingsEmotional RegulationBuilding New Habits & RoutinesHealing Shame & Building Self-CompassionRelationships, Boundaries & SupportRelapse Prevention & Long-Term RecoveryEach module combines educational video content, reflective exercises, and practical tools designed to empower you on your recovery path.How to Use This CourseGo at your own pace. Recovery is not a race. Take time with each module, revisiting sections as needed. Engage actively. Use reflection prompts, worksheets, and audio exercises to deepen your learning and practice skills. Be kind to yourself. Healing takes courage and patience. Celebrate your progress, no matter how small.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Module 1

Lecture 2 Module 1: Understanding Addication

Section 3: Module 2

Lecture 3 Module 2: Motivation to Change

Section 4: Module 3

Lecture 4 Module 3: Triggers & Cravings

Section 5: Module 4

Lecture 5 Module 4: Emotional Regulation

Section 6: Module 5

Lecture 6 Module 5: Building New Habits & Routines

Section 7: Module 6

Lecture 7 Module 6: Healing Shame & Building Self-Compassion

Section 8: Module 7

Lecture 8 Module 7: Relationships, Boundaries, and Support

Section 9: Module 8

Lecture 9 Module 8: Relapse Prevention & Long-Term Recovery

This course is for individuals struggling with alcohol or drug addiction who are ready to take small, practical steps toward recovery.,It is designed for people in early recovery as well as those seeking new skills to strengthen and maintain long-term sobriety.,Supporters, friends, or family members of someone facing addiction may also find value in understanding the recovery process.,Anyone looking for compassionate, structured, and research-based