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Alcohol and Substance Use Disorder Detection and Treatment: Prevention and Intervention Approaches

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: Prevention and Intervention Approaches is presented by Nancy A. Haug, PhD, and Regina Moro, PhD.

This program covers information related to major treatment approaches to preventing and treating addiction, including research foundations for the models and application strategies for providers. It also details the process of referring individuals to treatment based on their unique level of need. The program outlines community resources for individuals in need of treatment and their families. Ethical and legal issues for clinical practice across the levels of care are presented.

The 6-hour 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. ASAM Levels of Care
  2. Medication-assisted treatment for alcohol and substance use disorders
  3. Motivational Interviewing
  4. Evidence-based Addiction Treatment Approaches
  5. Referral and Community Resources
  6. Ethical and Legal Issues for clinical practice

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 the continuum of care for substance use and addictive disorders

Describe principles of prevention and established programs

Describe evidence-based treatment interventions for addiction

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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...

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 ...

Curriculum

1. Bridging the Gap: Prevention, Care Levels, and Treatment Pathways in Substance Use Disorders

2. Motivational Interviewing: Techniques for Engagement, Focus, and Planning

3. SBIRT and BASICS: Screening, Intervention, and Referral Frameworks

4. Effective Treatment Interventions: CBT and Relapse Prevention

5. Harm Reduction and Mindfulness: Integrative Approaches to Treatment

6. Comprehensive Support: Contingency Management, Dual Diagnosis, and Mutual Help Groups

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