Political Outrage Cycles and Social Media Addiction
Overview
The Political Outrage Cycles and Social Media Addiction course equips addiction‑focused professionals with a clear understanding of how modern digital platforms amplify emotional reactivity, polarization, and compulsive engagement.
Participants explore the psychological and neurobiological mechanisms that make outrage‑driven content so reinforcing, how algorithmic design fuels dependency loops, and the ways these patterns intersect with broader mental health and substance‑use vulnerabilities.
Through evidence‑informed analysis and practical case examples, the course empowers counsellors to recognize these emerging behavioral addictions, support clients in reducing harm, and foster healthier digital habits within an increasingly volatile online environment.
Training Hours by Domain
Applies to Certifications
- Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)
- Certified Peer Recovery Specialist - Family (CPRS-F)
- Integrated Forensic Peer Recovery Specialist (iFPRS)
- Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional
- Certified Criminal Justice Professional
- Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS)
- Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor (CCDC)
- Registered Peer Supervisor (RPS)