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Alcohol and Substance Use Disorder Detection and Treatment: Lifespan, Culture, and Systems

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Presented By Regina Moro, PhD | Nancy A. Haug, PhD
Regina Moro, PhD Nancy A. Haug, PhD

6 Hours | 6 CEs

This on-demand professional training program on Alcohol and Substance Use Disorder Detection and Treatment: Lifespan, Culture, and Systems is presented by Nancy A. Haug, PhD, and Regina Moro, PhD.

This program covers contextual information pertinent to the detection and treatment of alcohol and substance use disorders. Specifically, lifespan topics, cultural factors, and other systemic issues are presented and explored. The program includes lectures, small group discussions, and an application of the material to case vignettes.

The program is structured to meet the California psychologist pre-licensure coursework requirement for training in alcoholism and chemical dependency detection and treatment (§1382.3). Participants may be clinicians, counselors, or mental health providers at any stage of their career and who work in a clinical environment where clients present with substance use or misuse as a primary or co-occurring condition.

Program Outline

  1. General Introduction to Session
  2. Lifespan Topic Lecture (i.e., an exploration of how life stage influences detection and intervention and age-appropriate strategies for treating alcohol and substance use)
  3. Lifespan Case Vignettes
  4. Cultural Factors Lecture (i.e., an exploration of how cultural factors influence detection and intervention with alcohol and SUDs)
  5. Cultural Factors Case Vignettes
  6. Pertinent Systemic Issues Discussion
  7. Wrap-up and closure

Intended Audience

This on-demand professional training program is intended for mental health and other allied professionals

Experience Level

This on-demand professional training program is appropriate for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level clinicians.

CE / CPD Credit

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this program you will be able to:

Describe age-appropriate strategies for treating alcohol and substance use

Describe how cultural factors influence the detection and intervention of alcohol and substance use disorders

Describe the impact of systems on the prevention, detection, and treatment of substance use disorders

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Presented By

Regina Moro, PhD

Dr. Regina Moro (she/her) is an Associate Professor in the Counseling Department at Palo Alto University. Dr. Moro is licensed as a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (North Carolina), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (Idaho), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Florida), and is a board-ce...

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Curriculum

1. Pharmacological Approaches to Substance Use: Nicotine, Alcohol, and Opioid Treatment

2. Cultural and Lifespan Considerations in Identity, Development, and Well-Being

3. Intersectionality

4. Systemic Approaches to Treatment: Community Reinforcement and CRAFT Models

5. Navigating Ethical Challenges in Addiction Treatment

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Convenience & Flexibility

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