For whom ? For doctors, counsellors, nurses, psychologists and any mental health volunteer. When? Every Tuesday and Friday in March 2023 in the afternoon from 2.30 to 5 pm for total 7 days. Where ? Shivam Multispeciality Hospital, Near Loni Kalbhor Toll Naka, Pune Solapur Highway, Taravadi, Fursungi, Pune 412308. Which topics will be covered ? What is addiction ? Why learn about addiction medicine ? Understanding addiction: Biopsychosocial model Alcohol Use disorder Nicotine use disorder Cannabis use disorder and Opoids use disorder Hard drugs : stimulants , synthetic drugs NPS etc. Addiction and other psychiatric comorbidities: Dual disease . Behavioral addictons: Gadget , internet , eating , porn etc. Approaching a patient with addiction: History taking Counseling in addiction medicine. Motivation interviewing technique and brief intervention technique. Case discussions Written Quiz and oral quiz Post series questionnaire