This series is a sequence of three cumulative two-hour virtual sessions regarding stimulants, consumption, and community impact. The two-hour webinars will inform on the prevalence of stimulant use, define stimulant use disorder and related challenges, and recommended strategies for treatment.

Participants may join any or all sessions in the series. You must register for each course separately.

Course 1: Stimulants – What are they? Who uses them?

This virtual session will provide an epidemiological review of cocaine and methamphetamine, and other prescribed stimulants. The content will review the mental and physical health impact of stimulant use, prevalence rates, communities impacted and medical consequences of use such as HIV.

Credits: Each session meets the requirements for two renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and two initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). As an IC & RC member board, OASAS accredited courses are granted reciprocal approval by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee.