Other Trainings
Substance Abuse 101 
Brief Description:This session will discuss the basics of addiction. Specifically investigating how others have defined addiction including the medical model, disease model, cognitive behavioral model, and the National Institute on Drug Abuse’s “Science of Addiction” brain model. The “moral theory” and “Twelve Step” approaches will also be discussed. Risk factors for developing addiction and the role of denial in addiction identification and treatment will be reviewed.
Length: Provided in a half day or one full day format
Objectives:
- Participants will be able to explain at least two different models of the causes of addiction.
- Participants will be able to identify at least four different risk factors for developing addiction.
- Participants will be able to define the role that denial plays in the identification and treatment of addiction.
Substance Abuse 102
Brief Description: This session will present the basics of the psychopharmacology of drugs of abuse. Specifically, drugs of abuse will be divided into three categories: Uppers, Downers and All Arounders. A discussion of the initial effects, long term consequences and treatment issues will be addressed for most of the “popular” drugs of abuse including cocaine, methamphetamine, prescription opiates, prescription benzodiazepines, alcohol, marijuana, etc.
Length: Provided in a half day or one full day format
Objectives:
- Participants will be able to divide most drugs of abuse into their proper category.
- Participants will be able to determine which drugs of abuse require referral for medical treatment for overdose and/or withdrawal (detoxification).
- Participants will be able to identify at least one symptom of intoxication and/or withdrawal for each major drug discussed.
Psychopharmacology of
Drugs of Abuse
Brief Description: This session discusses the primary drugs of abuse including alcohol, cocaine, methamphetamine, prescription medications, etc. Specifically, each drug will be examined in light of the following: signs of use, signs of withdrawal, long term and short term health effects, and treatment issues. The depth of the discussion will be based on the amount of time available.
Length: One, Two or Three day trainings
Objectives:
- Participants will be able to determine which drugs of abuse require referral for medical treatment for overdose and/or withdrawal (detoxification).
- Participants will be able to identify at least two symptoms of intoxication and/or withdrawal for each major drug discussed.
- Participants will be able to discuss treatment issues regarding alcohol, cocaine, methamphetamine, ecstasy, etc.
- Participants will be able to describe the reward pathway and its implications for treatment
Substance Abuse Treatment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Individuals
This educational seminar is based on the curriculum created by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT). The text of this curriculum is available through www.samhsa.gov titled “A Provider’s Introduction to Substance Abuse Treatment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Individuals”.
Brief Description : This training will provide a cultural competency introduction to the treatment of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender individuals. Specifically, an overview of the culture and language will be provided along with legal issues and an introduction to specific treatment approaches. Depending on the length of the training, other topics will be covered including family of origin, health issues and administrative issues such as policies and procedures, training and education, quality improvement and networking.
Length : One, Two, Three or Four day trainings.
Objectives:
- Participants will be able to describe how the pattern of substance abuse in the LGBT community is different.
- Participants will be able to describe three aspects of LGBT culture and its relevance to treatment.
- Participants will gain an improved understanding of the legal issues facing LGBT clients including the impact of HIV/AIDS.
- Participants will be able to state at least two clinical issues specific to each group (lesbians, gay men, etc.).
Overview of Co-Occurring Disorders: The State of the Art
Brief Description: This training reviews the basics of integrated co-occurring disorder treatment. Differences in assessment, referral, treatment, case management and psychiatric services for clients with co-occurring disorders will be explained.
Length: This presentation is offered in a half or full day training.
Objectives:
- Participants will be able to use the quadrant model to provide appropriate referral
- Participants will be able to describe three basic tenants of integrated treatment
- Participants will be able to state two different approaches for differentiating between mental health and substance use given the same symptom presentation.
Mental Health 101
Brief Description: This session reviews the basics of mental illness identification including a description of the five axis diagnosis and specifics on illnesses such as Schizophrenia, Bipolar I, Bipolar II, Major Depression, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Panic Disorder, Personality Disorders, etc.
Length: Generally this training is provided as one half or one full day, though it could be expanded to meet the needs of the audience.
Objectives:
- Participants will understand each of the five axes of a diagnostic evaluation
- Participants will be able to describe terms such as hallucination, mania, and panic attack.
- Participants will understand the difference between a personality disorder and other diagnoses.
Differential Diagnosis-
Determining if Symptom Presentation is due to Mental Illness or Substance Use?
Brief Description: This training teaches participants to differentiate between symptoms of mental illness and symptoms of substance use and/or withdrawal. Specifically signs of intoxication and withdrawal will be differentiated from symptoms of mental illness. Further, diagnosis of cognitive disorders related to substance use will also be discussed.
Length: This presentation is offered in a half day training
Objectives:
- Participants will be able to define the substances for which withdrawal is a concern.
- Participants will be able to differentiate between delirium, psychosis and dementia.
- Participants will be able to state at least three different approaches to differentiate symptoms of substance use from mental illness.
Other educational opportunities include the following topics:
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Chronic Pain Management
- Co-Occurring Disorders in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Population
- Are they using? How to recognize substance abuse in your patients. (geared towards health professionals such as primary care physicians)
- Are they using? How to recognize substance abuse in your employees. (geared towards Human Resources professionals and Administrators)
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