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According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, cannabis use rates increased in 2020, with almost 50 million individuals 12 or older reporting use of cannabis in the past year. This increase is reflected in the state-specific data for HHS Region 8 in five of the six states (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Utah).   Learning Objectives: After attending this webinar, attendees will be able to better understand marijuana/cannabis use among older adults with respect to: Recreational and medical marijuana use and use frequency Cannabis use disorder rates; other substance use & use disorders Stressors, social support, mental disorders & suicidal thoughts Risks for DUI, ED visits, & healthcare service use Poison control center calls related to marijuana Marijuana treatment admissions   Cannabis Webinar Series: Cannabis Use Among Older Adults   This webinar is part of a series on the current science of cannabis, for more information on the other webinars in the series view the series homepage.  

This 3-part webinar series was held in summer 2019 and sponsored by the Northwest ATTC and the Great Lakes ATTC. Part 1: Strategies to Address Cocaine and Methamphetamine Richard Rawson, PhD, UCLA School of Medicine, University of Vermont June 11, 2019 This presentation provided an overview of the current knowledge on the problem of stimulant (cocaine and methamphetamine) use in the U.S., including a review of the extent and geography of use, the clinical syndromes provided by acute and chronic use, a review of behavioral treatments with evidence of efficacy for the treatment of stimulant use disorders, and an overview of the current status of pharmacotherapy research on treatments for stimulant use disorders. Download slides | Watch recording Part 2: Provider Perspectives on Effective Strategies for Treating People with Stimulant Use Disorders Michelle Peavy, PhD, Dominick DePhilippis, PhD, Regina Fox, BS, CSAC July 18, 2019 This webinar featured a panel of providers presenting their experiences with effective treatment strategies and evidence-based practices for working with individuals with stimulant use disorders. Michelle Peavy, PhD, of Evergreen Treatment Services, addressed challenges and strategies of working with individuals with comorbid opioid use and stimulant use disorders Dominick DePhilippis, PhD, presented on use of contingency management with this population in the VA system Regina Fox, BS, CSAC discussed use of the Matrix Model of treatment in a community-based treatment organization Watch recording   Part 3: Implementing Evidence Based Practices to Address Stimulant Use Disorders Todd Molfenter, PhD, Bryan Hartzler, PhD, Denna Vandersloot, MEd August 15, 2019 While the first two installments of this webinar series focused on effective treatment strategies and models for addressing stimulant use disorders, this last installment featured three presenters discussing change management strategies for successfully implementing evidence-based practices (EBPs). Todd Molfenter, PhD, provided an overview on how implementation science informs successful uptake of EBPs. Bryan Hartzler, PhD, presented tips for community-based implementation of contingency management. Denna Vandersloot, MEd, shared lessons learned from implementation efforts involving the Matrix Model of treatment. Watch recording

Este taller va dirigido a profesionales que trabajan con jóvenes en centros residenciales o correccionales. Su objetivo principal es ayudar a estos a encontrar sentido a las conductas potencialmente traumáticas de los jóvenes a su cuidado y aprender a responder de manera eficaz a cómo reducir su estrés y frustración personal, y aumentar su satisfacción en el trabajo con esta población. El taller se compone de cuatro módulos, actividades y estudios de casos. Cada módulo tiene una Guía para el facilitador. Es un formato interactivo, el cual promueve la participación y les dará herramientas prácticas necesarias para hacer una verdadera diferencia en las vidas y el futuro de estos jóvenes y sus familias.   Metas del facilitador Introducir el concepto del trauma, cómo se diferencia del estrés y cómo puede ser un factor subyacente de los comportamientos que exhiben los jóvenes en el sistema de justicia juvenil. Proporcionar un marco de trabajo para las reacciones de estrés traumático y los recordatorios del trauma. Introducir el concepto de resiliencia y cómo convertirse en alguien informado del trauma puede ayudarle a brindar apoyo a la juventud. Introducir las seis viñetas de los casos que se usarán a través de los cuatro módulos.   Objetivos de aprendizaje principales Los participantes serán capaces de definir el trauma y describir cómo se diferencia del estrés cotidiano. Los participantes aprenderán a ver los comportamientos de los jóvenes a través del lente del trauma. Los participantes entenderán la relación entre el trauma y el desarrollo social y emocional y las dificultades conductuales.

Este taller va dirigido a profesionales que trabajan con jóvenes en centros residenciales o correccionales. Su objetivo principal es ayudar a estos a encontrar sentido a las conductas potencialmente traumáticas de los jóvenes a su cuidado y aprender a responder de manera eficaz a cómo reducir su estrés y frustración personal, y aumentar su satisfacción en el trabajo con esta población. El taller se compone de cuatro módulos, actividades y estudios de casos. Cada módulo tiene una Guía para el facilitador. Es un formato interactivo, el cual promueve la participación y les dará herramientas prácticas necesarias para hacer una verdadera diferencia en las vidas y el futuro de estos jóvenes y sus familias.   Metas del facilitador Introducir las tareas de desarrollo infantil y centrarse en las tareas claves del desarrollo adolescente. Proporcionar ejemplos del impacto del trauma en las tareas de desarrollo. Alentar a los participantes a que crean en que pueden hacer una diferencia en la vida de los jóvenes.   Objetivos de aprendizaje principales Los participantes serán capaces de describir las tareas claves del desarrollo adolescente. Los participantes serán capaces de describir el impacto que puede tener el trauma en las tareas claves del desarrollo adolescente. Los participantes serán capaces de describir la interacción entre el trauma y el apego.

Este taller va dirigido a profesionales que trabajan con jóvenes en centros residenciales o correccionales. Su objetivo principal es ayudar a estos a encontrar sentido a las conductas potencialmente traumáticas de los jóvenes a su cuidado y aprender a responder de manera eficaz a cómo reducir su estrés y frustración personal, y aumentar su satisfacción en el trabajo con esta población. El taller se compone de cuatro módulos, actividades y estudios de casos. Cada módulo tiene una Guía para el facilitador. Es un formato interactivo, el cual promueve la participación y les dará herramientas prácticas necesarias para hacer una verdadera diferencia en las vidas y el futuro de estos jóvenes y sus familias.   Metas del facilitador Definir las estrategias de manejo para la supervivencia e introducir algunos ejemplos del uso que podrían darle los jóvenes. Introducir el concepto de un plan de seguridad informado para el trauma y describir su uso. Educar al personal sobre formas en que pueden ayudar a los jóvenes que estén experimentando reacciones de estrés traumático por medio del uso de estrategias de manejo alternas. Objetivos de aprendizaje principales Los participantes serán capaces de describir de dos a tres estrategias de manejo para la supervivencia que podrían usar jóvenes con historial de trauma y nombrar formas alternas para lidiar con el trauma. Los participantes serán capaces de redactar un plan de seguridad informado para el trauma y usarlo en sus unidades. Los participantes serán capaces de describir formas en que pueden ayudar a los jóvenes que estén experimentando reacciones de estrés traumático.

Este taller va dirigido a profesionales que trabajan con jóvenes en centros residenciales o correccionales. Su objetivo principal es ayudar a estos a encontrar sentido a las conductas potencialmente traumáticas de los jóvenes a su cuidado y aprender a responder de manera eficaz a cómo reducir su estrés y frustración personal, y aumentar su satisfacción en el trabajo con esta población. El taller se compone de cuatro módulos, actividades y estudios de casos. Cada módulo tiene una Guía para el facilitador. Es un formato interactivo, el cual promueve la participación y les dará herramientas prácticas necesarias para hacer una verdadera diferencia en las vidas y el futuro de estos jóvenes y sus familias.   Metas del Facilitador Definir el concepto del autocuidado y describir la importancia de mantener un buen plan de autocuidado. Describir los eventos traumatizantes que el personal de justicia juvenil podría experimentar y que podrían llevar al trauma vicario. Definir el estrés organizacional y su impacto en el personal que trabaja en instalaciones de justicia juvenil.   Objetivos de aprendizaje principales Los participantes serán capaces de describir la importancia del autocuidado. Los participantes identificarán los eventos traumatizantes que podrían enfrentar en los ambientes justicia juvenil. Los participantes aprenderán sobre el trauma vicario y el estrés organizacional. Los participantes aprenderán a identificar el impacto del estrés en sus cuerpos y mentes.

According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, cannabis use rates increased in 2020, with almost 50 million individuals 12 or older reporting use of cannabis in the past year. This increase is reflected in the state-specific data for HHS Region 8 in five of the six states (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Utah). With this data in mind, the Mountain Plains ATTC is sponsoring a ten-part webinar series that will address and review the latest science for cannabis including: prevention and treatment issues; public policy; medical marijuana; and special populations and cannabis (adolescents, women and maternal health, older adults, and individuals with Serious Mental Illness).   Cannabis Series 5 Cannabis & Physical & Mental Health What do we (think we) know?   

The goal of the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) Clinical Trials Network/Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) webinar series is to help scholars and clinicians in the addiction field stay abreast of cutting edge science. In this webinar, Keith Humphreys, PhD (Stanford University) will explore the landscape of mutual help groups and the diverse mutual help groups that are available to patients. The clinical and cost effectiveness of group and 12-step programs will also be reviewed. Lastly, the clinical and policy implications of mutual help groups for promoting recovery from addiction will be discussed.  This webinar was sponsored by the Northwest and Pacific Southwest ATTCs and the Western States Node of the NIDA Clinical Trials Network (CTN). Download slides | Watch recording    

The New England ATTC co-hosted the Recovery Science and Harm Reduction (RSHR) Reading Group meeting on February 24, 2022 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. This discussion reviewed the article, “Patient Perspectives on Choosing Buprenorphine Over Methadone in an Urban, Equal-Access System.”  View the February 2022 RSHR Reading group meeting summary that includes a brief article summary and key themes that arose in discussion with the participants.

According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, cannabis use rates increased in 2020, with almost 50 million individuals 12 or older reporting use of cannabis in the past year. This increase is reflected in the state-specific data for HHS Region 8 in five of the six states (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Utah). With this data in mind, the Mountain Plains ATTC is sponsoring a ten-part webinar series that will address and review the latest science for cannabis including: prevention and treatment issues; public policy; medical marijuana; and special populations and cannabis (adolescents, women and maternal health, older adults, and individuals with Serious Mental Illness).   Cannabis Webinar Series: The Green Adolescent Brain     This webinar is part of a series on the current science of cannabis, for more information on the other webinars in the series view the series homepage.  

According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, cannabis use rates increased in 2020, with almost 50 million individuals 12 or older reporting use of cannabis in the past year. This increase is reflected in the state-specific data for HHS Region 8 in five of the six states (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Utah).   Learning Objectives: Identify three maternal/fetal physiological concerns associated with cannabis use during the perinatal period Recognize two of the most common reasons why pregnant and postpartum people use cannabis during the perinatal period Discuss the current recommendations regarding cannabis use during pregnancy and lactation Consider the potential impact of cannabis legalization on the pregnant and postpartum people   Cannabis Webinar Series: Perinatal Cannabis Use     This webinar is part of a series on the current science of cannabis, for more information on the other webinars in the series view the series homepage.  

Talking To Change: A Motivational Interviewing Podcast, hosted by Glenn Hinds and Sebastian Kaplan, is a series of conversations exploring Motivational Interviewing (MI) and its influence on supporting individuals and groups as they make positive health and lifestyle changes. Talking to Change: An MI Podcast. Episode 50: MI for Survivors of Violence, with Dr. Kate Watson In this episode of Talking to Change, hosts Glenn and Sebastian talk to Dr. Kate Watson about the use of motivational interviewing when working with survivors of violence. Dr. Watson, founder of The Advocacy Academy and author of the book Only Trying to Help, described the role of an advocate and discussed self-advocacy as change talk, working with the “righting reflex” to amplify the voice of the client, difficult decisions for survivors of violence and how to counsel them with neutrality and hope, using affirmations, careful use of reflections, tying questions to hopeful outcomes, and more!  

Talking To Change: A Motivational Interviewing Podcast, hosted by Glenn Hinds and Sebastian Kaplan, is a series of conversations exploring Motivational Interviewing (MI) and its influence on supporting individuals and groups as they make positive health and lifestyle changes. Talking to Change: An MI Podcast. Episode 51: Lessons from the Lab: The Dynamics of Change Talk with April Carcone, PhD, MSW In this episode, hosts Glenn and Sebastian talk to April Carcone, PhD, MSW about her research on the dynamics of change talk and technological advances in MI. They cover what works to evoke change talk from African American youth, the process of forming research questions, working with youth and their caregivers, developing computerized coding methods, the dilemma of research, eHealth along a continuum of care, and more.</p>  

According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, cannabis use rates increased in 2020, with almost 50 million individuals 12 or older reporting use of cannabis in the past year. This increase is reflected in the state-specific data for HHS Region 8 in five of the six states (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Utah). With this data in mind, the Mountain Plains ATTC is sponsoring a ten-part webinar series that will address and review the latest science for cannabis including: prevention and treatment issues; public policy; medical marijuana; and special populations and cannabis (adolescents, women and maternal health, older adults, and individuals with Serious Mental Illness).   Cannabis and Physical and Mental Health: What do we (think we) know?   This webinar is part of a series on the current science of cannabis, for more information on the other webinars in the series view the series homepage.  

Presented by Eric Ström, JD, PhD, LMHC January 2022 For behavioral health providers, the effectiveness of clinical work is dependent upon the clinician/client relationship. When appropriate boundaries are not maintained, it is these same relationships that can be at the root of serious professional misconduct. In this one hour workshop, participants were provided with a summary overview of the legal ethical standards regarding non-clinical relationships with behavioral health clients. Dr. Ström then applied these standards to discussion of scenarios and real-world examples. The focus was dedicated to applying legal and standards from Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Download slides | View recording

In HHS Region 8 (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming) the prevalence of cannabis use and cannabis use disorders are on the rise. Certainly, these increases in cannabis use and use related disorders are worrisome and have implications for both health and behavioral health providers.   While cannabis use is generally higher in metropolitan areas, a recent study by Moore and colleagues (2021) found that individuals residing in small metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas reported higher frequent use of cannabis (use of cannabis 100 days +) especially among individuals without health insurance. This data point is important as significant portions of the states in Region 8 are designated as rural or remote (non-metropolitan). Adding to the complexity of healthcare and related decision-making, several states in the region have approved legislation that allows cannabis use for medical and/or recreational purposes.   As such, the Mountain Plains ATTC in partnership with the SAMHSA Region 8 Administrator put together a panel of experts to discuss cannabis use and cannabis use disorders, challenges related to medical marijuana (North Dakota and Utah); increases in cannabis (THC) potency; increases in treatment seeking for cannabis use; implications for emergency departments regarding individuals presenting due to cannabis use; as well as other issues related to cannabis. The panel will be moderated by Dr. Charlie Smith (SAMHSA Region 8 Administrator) and include panel members: Dr. Roneet Lev; Dr. Alan Budney; and Dr. Aaron Norton. Panel members will be available throughout the webinar to answer questions from participants.   Cannabis Webinar Series: Cannabis and Medical Marijuana Issues Panel   This webinar is part of a series on the current science of cannabis, for more information on the other webinars in the series view the series homepage.    

The New England ATTC co-hosted the Recovery Science and Harm Reduction (RSHR) Reading Group meeting on January 20, 2022 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. This discussion reviewed the article, “Interaction and conflict between outreach workers and research officers in implementing collaborative action research in the field of harm reduction: a qualitative study.”  View the January 2022 RSHR Reading group meeting summary that includes a brief article summary and key themes that arose in discussion with the participants.

According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, cannabis use rates increased in 2020, with almost 50 million individuals 12 or older reporting use of cannabis in the past year. This increase is reflected in the state-specific data for HHS Region 8 in five of the six states (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Utah). With this data in mind, the Mountain Plains ATTC is sponsoring a ten-part webinar series that will address and review the latest science for cannabis including: prevention and treatment issues; public policy; medical marijuana; and special populations and cannabis (adolescents, women and maternal health, older adults, and individuals with Serious Mental Illness).   Cannabis Webinar Series: Cannabis Misuse & Cannabis Use Disorder   This webinar is part of a series on the current science of cannabis, for more information on the other webinars in the series view the series homepage.

According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, cannabis use rates increased in 2020, with almost 50 million individuals 12 or older reporting use of cannabis in the past year. This increase is reflected in the state-specific data for HHS Region 8 in five of the six states (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Utah). With this data in mind, the Mountain Plains ATTC is sponsoring a ten-part webinar series that will address and review the latest science for cannabis including: prevention and treatment issues; public policy; medical marijuana; and special populations and cannabis (adolescents, women and maternal health, older adults, and individuals with Serious Mental Illness).   MPATTC Cannabis Series 2: The Neurobiology of Addiction and Prevention Webinar 12.15.21     Presentation slides available by request. Please reach out to [email protected]   This webinar is part of a series on the current science of cannabis, for more information on the other webinars in the series view the series homepage.

  Alcohol is STILL a Drug: An Exploratory Webinar Series (December 7, 2021) Recording   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.     DESCRIPTION  Alcohol is STILL a drug.  The opioid crisis, increase in stimulant misuse, and marijuana legalization dominate the news— yet alcohol remains the number one substance causing health, social, legal and financial problems throughout the US. While this series will focus on the hopefulness of recovery from alcohol use disorder, we’ll also take a deep dive into what we know about the full impact of alcohol overuse and the ways it affects every person in the US.   The December 7, 2021 session will focus on Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment. In this workshop, Joe Rosenfeld will briefly discuss the constant nature of alcohol as an epidemic and the early (pre-1950’s) efforts at treatment and recovery. Then present the emergence of the current Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment system and identify an array of evidence supported practices currently in use.   In the process, Joe will “slay” a long-held treatment practice. But you’ll have to watch to learn which one.   SPEAKER Dr. Joseph Rosenfeld, Psy.D., CRADC., HS-BCP Dr. Rosenfeld is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, a Certified Reciprocal Alcoholism and Other Drug Counselor, and Human Services - Board Certified Professional.  He is a Professor in the Addiction Counselor Training Program within the Human Services Department at Elgin Community College.   SERIES LEARNING OBJECTIVES These are the overall learning objectives for the full 10-session series:  Summarize the current impacts of problematic alcohol use in various/special populations, including pregnant women, youth, rural, and minority populations.  Assess and prioritize alcohol reduction efforts in targeted settings.  Describe the current efforts to curb problematic alcohol use, including best practices in providing treatment.   

Presenter: Callan Fockele, MD, MS, Harborview Medical Center December 2021 This presentation described Dr. Fockele's current work using community-based participatory research to implement harm reduction inside and outside the emergency department. She focused on her recent partnership with Public Health—Seattle & King County, the Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute, the Harm Reduction Research & Treatment Center, and the Public Defender Association to establish the Council of Expert Advisors on Drug Use (CEADU), which is composed of local people with lived experience. As a co-investigator on two pilot projects inspired by the passage of Washington State Senate Bill 5476, Dr. Fockele is working with CEADU to create an implementation toolkit that integrates take-home naloxone, buprenorphine treatment, and HIV/hepatitis C testing into first-responder programs while also adapting the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) model to improve encounters between first responders and people who use drugs. Download slides

This 3-hour interactive online course, written and presented by Eric Ström, JD, PhD, LMHC, a licensed mental health counselor and attorney in Seattle, looks at laws and ethics related to clinician-client relationships for behavioral health professionals in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.  The course is intended to meet the current ethics requirement (as of product release in November 2021) among healthcare professionals in each of the four HHS Region 10 states: AK, ID, OR, and WA. Topics include: sources for law and ethics standards data on misconduct findings state-specific laws ethics codes real-life examples of ethics violations. 3.0 NAADAC CE available! 3.0 NAADAC credits are available upon completion of the course for a fee of $15 ($5 per credit). A certificate of completion is also available (free). Watch our new 1.5-minute trailer to see what the course looks like!   (*Note: If you do not already have an account on HealtheKnowledge, when you click "View Resource" above, you will be prompted to set one up before you can continue on to the course site. If you register and it doesn't take you back to the course page, click "Home" in the menu and look for it under the category "Special Topics in Behavioral Health" or return to this page and click the link again. For more assistance, visit the How to Use HealtheKnowledge site or contact their support staff.)

The New England ATTC co-hosted the Recovery Science and Harm Reduction (RSHR) Reading Group meeting on November 18, 2021 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. This discussion reviewed the article, “The science of recovery capital: Where do we go from here?”  View the November 2021 RSHR Reading group meeting summary that includes a brief article summary and key themes that arose in discussion with the participants.

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.   Watch the video on YouTube     DESCRIPTION  Alcohol is STILL a drug.  The opioid crisis, increase in stimulant misuse, and marijuana legalization dominate the news— yet alcohol remains the number one substance causing health, social, legal and financial problems throughout the US.  While this series will focus on the hopefulness of recovery from alcohol use disorder, we’ll also take a deep dive into what we know about the full impact of alcohol overuse and the ways it affects every person in the US. The November 2, 2021 session will focus on the use of pharmacotherapy in the treatment of alcohol use disorders. This workshop will provide participants with information on medications used to treat alcohol use disorder. Special emphasis will be placed on medications that are utilized to treat alcohol withdrawal and those employed to support treatment and recovery.   Click "Download" above to download the infographic for this session                     At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to: Identify the medications commonly used to detoxification those with alcohol use disorder Discuss the mechanism of action for disulfiram and its effect on alcohol consumption List at least two medications used to support alcohol use disorder treatment and recovery.   SPEAKER Randall Webber, MPH, CADC Randall Webber, MPH, CADC has worked in the addiction field for the past 45 years as a counselor, program director and trainer. He has provided training on street drug pharmacology, addiction science, counselor ethics and substance abuse treatment strategies. Randall has authored or co-authored numerous publications and has held teaching positions at several colleges and universities. He serves on the board of directors of the Illinois Association of Addiction Professionals.