The New England ATTC in partnership with the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addictions Services is hosting the Stimulants and their Impact on Brain and Behavior training on 11/3/21 and 11/10/21 from 9:00-12:00 (EST). The purpose of this introductory level training is to provide information about central nervous system stimulants and their impact on brain, body, and behavior. Specific topics include (1) the scope of stimulant use in the US and beyond; (2) impact of stimulants on cognition; (3) stimulant use and psychosis; (4) short- and long-term physical and mental health consequences of stimulant use and considerations for unique populations; (5) the intersection of stimulant use and HIV risk; and (6) effective evidence-based behavioral treatment interventions and recovery supports for people with a stimulant use disorder.
[This event is private and by invitation only]