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

TRAINING SCHEDULE:
Sessions will take place on April 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 10:30 AM–12:00 PM CT / 11:30 AM–1:00 PM ET.

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

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, 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 evidence-based practices 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.