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Meth and Marijuana
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Format:
Package - Video   Instructions
Details:
Multi-disc DVD recording with electronic manual and instructions.
Author:
HAYDEN CENTER, PHD, LPC
Publisher:
PESI Inc.
Copyright:
7/26/2019
CE Available:
Yes, See CE credit tab for complete continuing education details
Product Code:
RVKIT055232
Objectives
[+] [-] 055230 - The Clinical Impact of Marijuana
  1. Characterize how the addictive properties and physical impacts of marijuana on the body and how this information informs treatment approach.
  2. Detail how beliefs about marijuana can negatively impact treatment and articulate how clinicians can employ techniques to combat this obstacle.  
  3. Articulate how screening tools can be used with marijuana use disorder clients to identify co-occurring disorders that can negatively impact treatment outcomes. 
  4. Examine the latest research regarding the efficacy of psychosocial approaches for effective marijuana cessation.

[+] [-] 055235 - The Meth Epidemic
  1. Characterize how the addictive properties and physical impacts of methamphetamine on the body and how this information informs treatment approach.
  2. Detail how other mental health disorders can negatively impact treatment and articulate how clinicians can employ techniques to combat this obstacle.
  3. Communicate how clinicians can assess ongoing methamphetamine use treatment to evaluate effectiveness, and outline steps that can be taken to modify treatment when needed.
  4. Articulate how screening tools can be used with methamphetamine use disorder clients to identify co-occurring disorders that can negatively impact treatment outcomes. 

Outline
[+] [-] 055230 - The Clinical Impact of Marijuana
Effective Approaches to Marijuana Cessation
  • Prevalence of Marijuana Use
  • Modes of intake
  • Potency
  • Pharmokinetics
The Impact of Cannabis Use Disorder on the Brain
  • Brain centers – the relationship between brain centers and pain
  • The pleasure factor and the addicted brain
  • Differences from other substance use disorders
  • How chronic marijuana use changes the brain
Cannabis Withdrawal Syndrome (CWS)
  • Cutting edge research
  • Symptoms and course of withdrawal
  • Clinical Screening Tools
  • Techniques to lessen symptoms and reduce cravings
Psychotherapeutic Approaches to Treat Cannabis Use Disorder
  • Signs of marijuana use disorder and questions to ask
  • CBT – recent studies 
  • Motivational Interviewing and Motivational Enhancement Therapy
  • Contingency Management
  • 12-Step Counseling
  • Family counseling
  • Adjunct approaches
  • Assessing and modifying treatment to ensure effectiveness
  • Research limitations and risks of psychotherapeutic approaches
<Identify and Treat Co-Occurring Disorders When Marijuana is Involved 
  • The impact of co-occurring disorders on treatment outcomes
  • Primary disorders vs. substance-induced co-occurring disorders
  • Screening procedures and tools
    • Questions to ask
    • Recording results
    • Safety issues
    • Trauma history
  • Validity in co-occurring treatment research
  • Risks associated with co-occurring treatment options
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
  • Medications that are being used in current trials
  • Limitations of research and potential treatment risks

[+] [-] 055235 - The Meth Epidemic
OVERVIEW OF METHAMPHETAMINE
  • Prevalence of meth use
  • How meth is produced
  • Typical cycle of dependence
THE IMPACT OF METHAMPHETAMINE USE DISORDER ON THE BRAIN
  • Brain centers – the relationship between brain centers
  • The pleasure factor and the addicted brain
  • Differences from other substance use disorders
  • How chronic meth use changes the brain
PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC APPROACHES TO TREAT METHAMPHETAMINE USE DISORDER
  • Signs of meth use disorder and questions to ask
  • CBT – recent studies
  • Motivational Interviewing and Motivational Enhancement Therapy
  • Contingency management
  • The Matrix Model
  • 12-step counseling
  • Family counseling
  • Adjunct approaches – including smart phone daily prompts
  • Assessing and modifying treatment to ensure effectiveness
  • Research limitations and risks of psychotherapeutic approaches
IDENTIFY AND TREAT CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS WHEN METH IS INVOLVED
  • The impact of co-occurring disorders on treatment outcomes
  • Primary disorders vs. substance-induced co-occurring disorders
  • Screening procedures and tools
    • Questions to ask
    • Recording results
    • Safety issues
    • Trauma history
  • Validity in co-occurring treatment research
  • Risks associated with co-occurring treatment options
MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT (MAT)
  • Medications that are being used in current trials
  • Limitations of research and potential treatment risks
ROUTES TO PREVENTION: SETTING THE STAGE FOR FUTURE SUCCESS
  • Community-level approaches to prevention of meth use
  • Prevention approaches at the individual level
  • Relapse techniques 

Author

HAYDEN CENTER, PHD, LPC

Hayden Center, PhD, LPC, has been treating individuals and families who suffer from substance abuse disorders, including opioid use disorder, for over 25 years in a private practice setting. Dr. Center most recently served as the evaluator for the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention’s (CSAP) Southeast Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (SECAPT) and the Border Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (BCAPT).

Dr. Center served as a consultant to the Alabama Governor’s Office of Drug Abuse Policy for 10 years and has worked with numerous state and local agencies in the state of Alabama.

He has provided over 200 trainings on the topics of science-based prevention, evaluation, risk and protective factors, co-occurring disorders, and other mental health and substance abuse issues. His current interests are providing training and technical assistance to increase the usage and effectiveness of evidence-based treatments and approaches.

In addition to his private practice, Dr. Center has taught in university settings for over 28 years. He teaches graduate-level courses in theories of psychotherapy, advanced objective testing, psychopharmacology, and undergraduate courses in psychology at Auburn University in Montgomery, Alabama. He earned his PhD in counselor education and Master of Science in psychology at Auburn University in Montgomery, Alabama.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Hayden Center maintains a private practice and has an employment relationship with the University of Phoenix. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Hayden Center is a member of the American Counseling Association.
Continuing Education Credits Awarded for Completion of Entire Package
[+] [-] Combined Continuing Education Credit From All Components
Breakdown of Continuing Education Credits by Components
[+] [-] 055230 - The Clinical Impact of Marijuana:
[+] [-] 055235 - The Meth Epidemic:
Audience
  • Social Workers
  • Counselors
  • Psychologists
  • Addiction Counselors
  • Therapists
  • Case Managers
  • Nurses
  • Public Health Department Staff
  • Marriage and Family Therapists
  • Other Mental Health Professionals