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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 continuing education course provides an overview of issues related to mandated reporting. It explores child maltreatment and elder and vulnerable adult abuse, helping mental health and human services professionals recognize risk factors, signs, and symptoms, and understand their role and requirements as mandatory reporters.

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Examines Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), a care model designed for individuals with serious mental illness who are at particular risk for hospitalization, homelessness, criminal justice system involvement, and psychiatric crises. Explores clinical considerations when implementing ACT, including fundamental principles, current issues and challenges, and adaptations for special populations.

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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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This domestic violence continuing education course focuses on the prevention of intimate partner violence. Specific and noteworthy programs will be highlighted throughout this document in order to inform mental health professionals about the array of available approaches to prevention.

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This course will provide an introduction to domestic violence, including prevalence and impact, laws, and the cycle of violence.

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Individuals who experience intimate partner violence (IPV) often do not seek help from professionals until the violence has become so severe that there is a concern for survival of self or children. Practitioners who operate from trauma-informed knowledge and skills are most effective in approaching treatment of all family members exposed to violence. This course examines specific clinical skills that can be used to implement interventions for survivors, perpetrators, and children at different levels of practice, including practice with individuals and families.

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Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a worldwide phenomenon with negative effects across multiple life domains. This course addresses gaps in clinician knowledge about trauma reactions, help-seeking dynamics, safety planning, and trauma-informed interventions for survivors of abuse. Content covers intervention strategies for victims, perpetrators and their children, with emphasis on cultural considerations in treatment planning.

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Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a widespread phenomenon that affects individuals across gender, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, ability, gender identity, and geographic location. This course explores the sociocultural aspects of IPV in selected populations and is a resource for practitioners who work with survivors from diverse populations. The purpose is to provide social workers, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and mental health counselors with necessary information to improve services for clients and patients with IPV-related issues that occur in the context of diverse cultures, ethnicities, and affiliation with minority populations.

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Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a widespread phenomenon that affects individuals across gender, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, ability, gender identity, and geographic location. This course explores the sociocultural aspects of IPV in selected populations and is a resource for practitioners who work with survivors from diverse populations.

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Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a worldwide phenomenon with negative effects across multiple life domains leading to varied individual and interpersonal problems. The course covers types of IPV, indicators, prevention strategies, screening, assessment, help-seeking dynamics, trauma-informed treatment, perpetrator treatment, legal and mandatory reporting issues, and cultural considerations for survivors of diverse groups including LGBTQ individuals, adolescents, elders, persons with disabilities, and other special populations.

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Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a worldwide phenomenon with negative effects across multiple life domains. The course covers types, indicators, prevention strategies, screening, assessment, help-seeking dynamics, trauma-informed treatment, perpetrator factors, legal issues, and cultural considerations for treating IPV survivors and families.

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This course provides practical and up-to-date advice on current approaches to assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of insomnia. Participants will learn to correctly identify and diagnose insomnia and gain hands-on information on how to carry out treatment with the best evidence base: cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I).

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Clinicians need to be informed about how to identify and diagnose an inhalant use disorder according the DSM-5 criteria. To diagnose accurately, clinicians need to able to know of the physical and psychological effects of an inhalant use disorder and the available treatment for individuals with an acute solvent intoxication and an inhalant use disorder.

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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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Mental health care providers must be familiar with existing interventions that are designed to address bias. Implicit bias refers to prejudicial attitudes toward and stereotypical beliefs about a particular social group or members therein. This intermediate-level learning material describes implicit bias and outlines existing research into its pervasiveness, nature, and history. It also describes the effects of implicit bias, how to screen for it, and ways to mitigate its influence on care.

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Human trafficking is a worldwide, prevalent phenomenon. There are varied forms of human trafficking with which clinicians should be familiar and different signs that they can identify when they encounter individuals they suspect are human trafficking victims. This learning material is designed for those practitioners who are interested in recognizing types of trafficking, knowing what international, federal, and state laws apply to victims and traffickers, learning about services available to victims, and implementing screening and counseling techniques with survivors.

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This course is part of a 4-course series on Human Sexuality. As a central aspect of human identity, experience, and wellbeing, clinicians should understand sexuality as a part of holistic work across mental health disciplines. This series provides information about language, terms and definitions, and various human experiences that clinicians will encounter when working with clients in general and specifically related to sexual health.