This course provides knowledge of psychotropic
medications as well as evidence-based alternative treatments for SUDs (ETOH, Opioids, Benzos, etc.) and Behavioral Addictions (Gambling, Eating, Internet, Compulsive Sexual, Shopping Addictions).
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Participants will be able to:
•Identify different types of psychotropic medications;
•Define Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT);
•Define Behavioral Addictions and identify 2 behavioral addictions and treatment;
•Define Integrative/Alternative/complimentary
treatments;
•Identify 4 non-pharmacologic treatments;
•Identify at least 2 common SUD and its treatment; and
•Define and identify 2 Co-occurring Disorders.