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Covers treatment and goals of therapy, patient education and relapse management for individuals with substance use and addiction disorders, including detoxification, recovery processes, identification of stressors and triggers, and community resources.

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Unique challenges exist for individuals with a substance use and addiction disorder. Individuals with multiple substance use disorders and cross addictions are expected to have a higher degree of physical symptoms from substances consumed and longer period of time of detoxification. A personalized detoxification treatment plan is needed for individuals diagnosed with a substance use disorder according to their unique medical, psychiatric, and substance use history.

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Policies and preventive interventions for substance misuse benefit the individuals, groups, communities, and populations clinicians serve. Prevention programs are effective in reducing substance-related harms in a wide variety of settings and for a diversity of communities.

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MDMA, also known as Ecstasy or Molly, is the drug of choice within the rave culture and it is a popular option at house parties, clubs, and festivals. It is an illegal drug that is often mixed with other substances, which increases its potentially harmful effects. MDMA is a stimulant that has psychedelic effects; a sense of euphoria and increased energy. However, over the long-term the drug may lead to fatigue and depression. Therapists need to be aware of the effects of MDMA use, and they need to be aware that MDMA users tend to use the drug in conjunction with other substances or alcohol.

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An introductory course providing social workers, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and counselors with up-to-date science regarding marijuana use and its potential effects on a person's health, including information about health consequences, effects on everyday activities, link to psychiatric disorders, marijuana as medicine, and treatments for marijuana use disorders.

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This course will focus on the screening and treatment of marijuana use and addiction using DSM-5 criteria and evidenced-based screening tools and guidelines relied upon to develop a plan for recovery.

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A marijuana or cannabis substance use disorder can result in significant impairment both mentally and physically. DSM-5 describes cannabis abuse and dependence as part of the same substance use disorder or cannabis use disorder. Clinicians are recommended to observe DSM-5 diagnostic criteria during screening and for diagnosing a cannabis substance use disorder, including new specifiers that may affect an individual's initial and ongoing treatment plan for recovery.

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This course examines a wide range of evidence-based practices for screening and assessment of people in the justice system who have co-occurring mental and substance use disorders (CODs).

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Peer support services enhance traditional substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and services by connecting people who are experiencing problematic substance use to others who have lived experience with problematic substance use and recovery. This two-part course series examines the key aspects and functions of peer support services and educates providers about peer support workers' services and skills.

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This course introduces key concepts related to peer support services in substance use disorder treatment, distinguishes the role of peer workers on a care team, describes core functions of peer workers, and explains challenges of being a peer worker.

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In recent years, there has been an alarming increase in heroin use among both men and women, in virtually all age groups and at all socioeconomic levels. Some of the biggest increases have occurred in demographic groups which have historically shown a low level of heroin use, such as women, the privately insured, and those with high incomes. Studies show that heroin use has changed from an inner-city, minority and low income problem to one distributed primarily outside of large urban areas, reaching an epidemic level.

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This course describes the key components of health care systems; historical reasons substance use and its consequences have been addressed separately from other health problems; the key role that health care systems can play in providing prevention, treatment, and recovery support services (RSS) for substance use disorders; and the recent developments that are leading to improved integration of substance use-related care with the rest of medicine.

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Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a severe condition caused by moderate to heavy alcohol use by the mother during pregnancy. Mental health providers can better support clients facing challenges due to FAS when they understand the complexities of FAS and the importance of intervention in mitigating its effects. The course prepares social workers, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, and counselors to recognize FAS in clients and to use effective interventions and approaches when working with these clients and their families.

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Early Intervention, Treatment, and Management of Substance Use Disorders describes the goals, settings, and stages of treatment, and reviews the effectiveness of the major components of early intervention and treatment approaches, including behavioral therapies, medications, and social services.

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This course presents SAMHSA's national guidelines and best practices for crisis care, which can be used to strengthen crisis care and reduce the impact of substance abuse, acute mental illness, and suicide in America. The course supports social workers, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, counselors, program managers, and direct care providers working within crisis care systems in providing effective crisis care that follows a set of national guidelines.

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Clinical supervision in substance use counseling is the bridge that connects the learning of new skills to the implementation of those new skills in actual clinical practice. It supports both new and experienced clinicians and is a critical element of competent practice. It supports evidence-based practice (EBP) delivery, helps clinicians develop and sustain professionalism, and ensures ethical standards of care are imparted, met, and maintained.

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Understanding of depressive symptomatology in the context of substance use and SUDs, including symptom identification, care of symptoms, how symptoms interact with substance use concerns, effect on treatment participation and engagement, and effective clinical interventions and treatment settings.

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The fully updated and revised 5th edition of Buzzed provides straightforward information on the most commonly used drugs in an interesting and accessible manner. Topics covered include the physiological as well as the behavioral effects of commonly abused drugs.

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The fully updated and revised 5th edition of Buzzed provides straightforward information on the most commonly used drugs in an interesting and accessible manner. Topics covered include the physiological as well as the behavioral effects of commonly abused drugs.