Course Title
Breaking Free: A Step-by-Step Strategy for Overcoming Alcohol & Drug Addiction

Breaking 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 to
Gain a deeper understanding of addiction and its impact on your mind, body, and spirit
Explore your personal motivations for change and strengthen your why
Recognize and manage triggers and cravings effectively
Develop healthier coping strategies for stress and overwhelming emotions
Build sustainable habits and routines that support your recovery
Heal shame, cultivate self-compassion, and restore self-worth
Strengthen your relationships through boundaries and community support
Create a personalized relapse prevention plan to safeguard your long-term recovery

Course Structure
The course is divided into eight modules
Understanding Addiction
Motivation to Change
Triggers & Cravings
Emotional Regulation
Building New Habits & Routines
Healing Shame & Building Self-Compassion
Relationships, Boundaries & Support
Relapse Prevention & Long-Term Recovery
Each module combines educational video content, reflective exercises, and practical tools designed to empower you on your recovery path.

How to Use This Course
Go 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.