LIVE: Alcohol and Substance Use Disorder Detection and Treatment: Foundational Knowledge
November 13, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Pacific
November 13, 2024
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Pacific
3 Hours | 3 CEs
$150 Registration | $125 Early Registration (through 11/6) | Live Virtual Training via Zoom
Nancy Haug, PhD presents a live virtual professional training program on Alcohol and Substance Use Disorder Detection and Treatment: Foundational Knowledge.
This program covers the foundations of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) prevention and treatment, including etiological theories of substance use, commonly used substances, basic psychopharmacology, the prevalence of SUDs, assessment methods, diagnostic criteria, and clinical presentations.
Participants will acquire the essential principles of addiction and a theoretical framework from which to plan treatment for specific patients, substances, and co-occurring conditions. Subsequent sessions will build upon this program by presenting prevention and intervention approaches, cultural considerations, ethical and legal concerns, referral and community resources, and treatment for at-risk populations.
Program Outline
- What is addiction? Introduction and overview
- Words matter: Stigma and language examples
- Commonly used drugs and prescription drug misuse; basic psychopharmacology
- Screening, evaluation, and diagnosis of SUDs with case vignettes
Intended Audience
This live program is intended for mental health and other allied professionals.
Experience Level
This live program is appropriate for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level clinicians.
CE / CPD Credit
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Presented By
Nancy A. Haug, PhD
Nancy A. Haug, PhD is Professor in the Department of Psychology at Palo Alto University. She is core faculty in the PGSP-Stanford PsyD Consortium, and Adjunct Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Haug is a licensed ...
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program you will be able to:
Describe problematic substance use, commonly used substances, and non-stigmatizing terminology
Describe current etiological theories and research on substance use and misuse
Describe methods for screening, evaluation, and diagnosis of Substance Use Disorders and co-occurring conditions
Describe the physiological and medical aspects and effects of alcohol and substance use
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Cancellation Policy
Have a sudden change of plans and are unable to attend live? No worries; you will be given access to the on-demand version of the program once available. Please note if you attend live, no access to the recording will be given.
Event Conduct
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