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Stimulants 101: The 6-Hour Curriculum Series (August 2023)

10:00am - August 31, 2023 thru 12:00pm - September 14, 2023 | Timezone: US/Central
Collaborating TTC: Great Lakes ATTC
Registration Deadline: August 31, 2023
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TRAINING SCHEDULE:

Sessions will take place on August 31, September 7, 14, 2023 from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM–1:00 PM ET.

NOTE: Participants must attend all sessions in this series to receive NAADAC continuing education hours.

 

 

DESCRIPTION:

This 6-hour stimulant training developed by multiple ATTCs, will provide an overview of the impact of stimulant drugs, and current treatment options. The training will include content regarding the impact of stimulants on the brain and body, and a range of data regarding national and regional trends related to stimulant use.

 

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

  • Understand national and regional trends in stimulant use
  • Understand the impact of stimulants use on the brain and body
  • Understand current best practices in treatment for stimulant use disorders
  • Understand stimulant use in specific communities (e.g., rural communities & communities of color)

 


CONTINUING EDUCATION:

Participants who fully attend this training series will receive a certificate for 6 NAADAC continuing education (CE) hours. NAADAC CE certificates will be emailed to eligible participants within two weeks after the conclusion of the training series.

 

 

TRAINER:

Mat Roosa

Mat Roosa, LCSW-R

Mat Roosa was a founding member of NIATx and has been a NIATx coach for a wide range of projects. He works as a consultant in the areas of quality improvement, organizational development, and planning, evidence-based practice implementation. His experience includes direct clinical practice in mental health and substance use services, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and human service agency administration.

 

The Great Lakes A/MH/PTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.