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Summary - Opioids have a place for acute pain management - Opioids have also been associated with reductions in anxiety and depression - Dependence and tolerance develop quickly - Currently opioids are very easily diverted - Prevention needs to focus on all of the reasons people abuse opioids including stress and anxiety management, depression, and pain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary - Suicidality is not uncommon - It is important to regularly screen all clients for suicidality (e.g. check in sheets, monitoring logs) - Suicidality is an opportunity for change - A variety of different issues can contribute to suicidality. - Early recovery is a period of extreme vulnerability for many people and treatment plans should always contain a suicide prevention plan (does not substitute for active monitoring) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary - Telemental Health is here to stay - Many self-directed programs are extremely useful for all ages and a multitude of diagnoses, especially for early intervention - The use of virtual technologies enables a clinician to individualize treatment to increase compliance, accessibility and effectiveness - There are many ethical, regulatory and legal issues surrounding the use of electronic devices in any aspect of counseling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary ~ Addiction is a biopsychosocial condition ~ No single treatment or intervention is likely sufficient for sustained recovery. ~ Many complimentary therapies help rebalance the neurotransmitters / CNS which often underly craving, withdrawal symptoms and mood issues which are being self-medicated. ~ Many therapies can be used in conjunction to address the myriad of underlying issues contributing to relapse risk (depression, anxiety, low self efficacy, insomnia, fatigue, pan) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-Extent of the Problem -Risk Factors for Suicide -Protective Factors -Warning Signs and Precipitating Events -Neurobiological and Genetic Factors -The Role of Substance Use in Suicidal Behavior -Specific Populations -Co-Occurring Mental Disorders and Suicidal Behavior -Accidental Versus Suicidal Overdose -The Role of Trauma and Abuse -Assessment of Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors -Treatment of Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors -Substance Abuse Treatment and Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors -The Effects of Suicide on Family and Friends -The Effects of Suicide on Counselors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Objectives - Review the purpose and efficacy of MAT in general - Review current research on MAT for - Nicotine - Alcohol - Opioid - Methamhetamine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Objectives - Learn what intervention is - Identify who typically does an intervention and for what reasons - Explore the basic steps in intervention- Register for the 100+ hour Interventionist Certification at AllCEUs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Objectives ~ Learn what PAWS is ~ Explore why PAWS happens ~ Identify steps to take to reduce and cope with PAWS What is PAWS ~ PAWS affects people who have engaged in addictive behaviors ~ The effects are based on factors ~ Age ~ Gender ~ Length and amount of use ~ Physical health ~ PAWS begins after acute withdrawal and lasts for up to a year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary - Long-term pharmacotherapy is available and effective for several addictions - Medication + counseling = recovery - Smoking cessation - Nicotine replacement is available over-the-counter - Bupropion and varenicline are available by prescription for smoking cessation - Multiple medications are available by prescription for alcohol dependence - Methadone/buprenorphine maintenance proven to reduce mortality, crime, & spread of infection - Substitution therapy to eliminate withdrawal, cravings, & heroin effects - Individualized dose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Objectives - Identify purpose, sources of information and areas of concern for screening - Explore the pitfalls of diagnosis in the CJ system - Identify preferred screening and assessment instruments and what they measure - Examine placement strategies based on criminality, mental health and addiction issues - Discuss general treatment issues in CJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Objectives - Explore the prevalence of homelessness for children and people with mental illness - Discuss causes of homelessness - Explore the relationship between homelessness and ACEs - Discuss how homelessness impacts the HPA Axis - Review areas to be screened - Identify creative interventions - Identify resources to help people access needed services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

~ Review some of the unique triggers for co-occurring disorders in adolescents and college students ~ Identify current best practices for preventing those ~ Explore ways to enhance college student engagement in prevention and health promotion activities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explore psychopharmacology and the role and effect of psychotropic medications in mental health Define the problem Identify and discuss differential diagnosis for various pain conditions Examine the similarities between CNCP and addiction Identify the impact of CNCP on patients Discuss effective interventions for CNCP Identify what counselors can do Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

•Recognize and address homelessness as a special dynamic that affects your clients. •Help prevent potential crises that result from becoming homeless. •Provide preventive services for individuals and families who are homeless, •Be more aware of the effects of psychological trauma and co-occurring disorders (CODs) among people who are homeless. •Provide integrated, more effective services to people who are homeless. •Understand and know how to utilize resources for homelessness in your community. •Influence the understanding of others in your community regarding the interrelationship of homelessness, substance abuse, and mental illness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Define Autoimmune Issues Examine the relationship between autoimmune issues and depression Explore the relationship between inflammation and autoimmune disorders and mood disorders Identify interventions needed by people with autoimmune and mood disorders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- Define the socio-ecological model - Apply the socioecological model to addiction - Explore different variables in the socio-ecological model - Discuss how this framework can be used in prevention and treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders Prevention - Prevention can take the form of: - Preventing the problem - Preventing worsening of the problem - Preventing associated fall out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

• Review current information about the prevention, transmission and treatment of HIV, Hepatitis and Blood Borne Pathogens • Review current information about hepatitis transmission, symptoms and treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary ~ There are many similarities between Pain, mood and addictive disorders ~ Integrated, concurrent, biopsychosocial treatment is vital ~ Mood impacts pain which impacts life satisfaction ~ Recovery supports realistic beliefs and identifies controllable factors Eenhanced outcomes ~ Patients with current addictions or mental health issues need concurrent treatment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary - Counseling should focus on where the person is (testing/treatment) and their level of readiness for change. - Counseling goals should be to - Reduce risk of infection/complications or infecting others - Improve health literacy regarding hepatitis - Encourage social support - Assist the person in connecting with needed biopsychosocial resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary - Explored the culture, values and traditions of African Americans to include communalism and the importance of spirituality for many clients - Identify issues and barriers which need to be considered to provide culturally responsive treatment including ineffective assessment tools, lack of insurance or transportation and lack of awareness of the types and benefits of counseling services - Learn about how to provide culturally responsive group psychoeducation including how to teach to the collective culture in a multicultural group and how to be an effective group facilitator. - Learned about a variety of evidence based practices demonstrated to be effective with African Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices